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The next morning we did some shopping in Fukuoka, visiting the loft department store and Mandrake, a comics and hobby store. We ate lunch at Go Go curry in Canal city before setting off for our return to Beppu.

Driving on the expressway in Japan is very convenient, but very expensive. Luckily, I saw an exit for Yufuin on the way back to Beppu. We decided to take the long way, riding down the mountain roads from Yufuin and enjoying the sunset over the valley rather than hurrying back to the city.

Once in Beppu, we started searching for a place to have dinner. This was kind of difficult, because it was the 30th, and many places were closed. After way too much walking, we finally settled on a place called the Creole cafe. It was really delicious, and we ordered a ton of food and drinks. It’s impossible to pick a favorite item, but the beef tongue stew and the meat pies were both amazing.

On the last day, we left for Shikoku around 9:00.



I had visited Fukuoka in the past, but everywhere else was totally new, and I really enjoyed all of the places I went. I had a blast, and I’m really glad I decided to take this trip.

Like any good vacation, this one served two purposes. It was exciting, showing me new things at every turn, but it also reminded me of how much I liked Shikoku. On the ferry ride back, I was both happy and sad to be heading home. I was relieved to be going home, where I could truly relax and get back to teaching, but I’ll always remember Kyushu for its beautiful scenery, wonderful onsen, and delicious food.