We all woke up on Day 2 with a renewed energy (particularly yours truly, who fell asleep at 8:30pm and didn't stir until 6:15am!!). It was certainly a good thing because Day 2 was absolutely action packed. We departed the hotel by bus and headed for Awaji Island with the first stop Akashi Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world. Naturally we were impressed by the enormity of this feat of engineering, but I have to say there were equally as many photos taken of the amazing line up of vending machines!! My personal favourite was the one selling hot dogs and takoyaki...not that I was actually game enough to try anything. The teachers among us also seized the opportunity to photograph Japanese character icons, Anpanman, Doraemon, and Hello Kitty. On Day 2 we were joined by Hyogo Govt CIR, Ben from the UK, as well as Yukiko-san from Hyogo International Association. It was great to have them along to provide us with additional support, language assistance, and general knowledge of the area. The next stop was Awaji Yumebutai, an international conference centre located on Awaji Island. Designed by world renowned architect, Tadao Ando, this conference centre is unlike anything I have ever seen. The facilities are absolutely first class and the grounds are amazing with such attention to detail that all of your senses come alive. We were greeted by the President of the facility and then taken on a tour of the area, including the incredibly maintained gardens and the amazing greenhouse.
16 April, 2013
Day 2 Awaji Island - Cruises, Koalas, and so much more!!
We all woke up on Day 2 with a renewed energy (particularly yours truly, who fell asleep at 8:30pm and didn't stir until 6:15am!!). It was certainly a good thing because Day 2 was absolutely action packed. We departed the hotel by bus and headed for Awaji Island with the first stop Akashi Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the world. Naturally we were impressed by the enormity of this feat of engineering, but I have to say there were equally as many photos taken of the amazing line up of vending machines!! My personal favourite was the one selling hot dogs and takoyaki...not that I was actually game enough to try anything. The teachers among us also seized the opportunity to photograph Japanese character icons, Anpanman, Doraemon, and Hello Kitty. On Day 2 we were joined by Hyogo Govt CIR, Ben from the UK, as well as Yukiko-san from Hyogo International Association. It was great to have them along to provide us with additional support, language assistance, and general knowledge of the area. The next stop was Awaji Yumebutai, an international conference centre located on Awaji Island. Designed by world renowned architect, Tadao Ando, this conference centre is unlike anything I have ever seen. The facilities are absolutely first class and the grounds are amazing with such attention to detail that all of your senses come alive. We were greeted by the President of the facility and then taken on a tour of the area, including the incredibly maintained gardens and the amazing greenhouse.
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