Note: If you were looking through the photos and couldn't make head or tail of what was in the photo i don't blame you. I went back and added some descriptions to all the pictures and uploaded the remainder of yesterday night. Today's photos (w/description) are here.
As proposed, i took my bike and tried to cycle to Momochi Beach/Seaside Park, forgetting that it's Saturday and both road and pavement are crowded! Effectively, my cycling speed through town was just a little faster than walking.
I had control of when the shutter would be pressed and still managed to look more surpised than him...
Did i mention that i forgot to pack a cycling helmet? I was looking for a bicycle shop as i rode along and i stopped someone to ask. He turned out to be someone who spoke above average English (by Japan standards) and EXTREMELY helpful. He went out of his way to guide me to a bicycle shop and served as translator for me in the shop. Oddly, they didn't sell helmets. Guess it wouldn't sell in a city where no one wears it. As my guide remarked, "Do you see me wearing a helmet?"
Anyway, cycled through to Yahoo! Dome (PHOTO), Momochi Seaside Park (PHOTO), Fukuoka Tower (PHOTO, the tallest seaside tower in Japan, i don't know how they defined it), the Fukuoka City Museum (PHOTO) and Library (PHOTO), all of which are magnificently impressive buildings. I never thought a museum or a library could looks so cool. As for the beach (PHOTO), well... if you know me, you'll know i hate the beach. So i just took a quick look-see from above and left. Didn't want to get sand in my shoes. And there were more guys than girls anyway.
A very beautiful museum
Tomorrow i'm waking up early (to beat the sun) and cycling to Saga City! Not sure where i'll end up (not in a hotel though) cause it depends on how quickly i reach my goal. Might travel further if i reach earlier than planned.
