Enjoyed driving through Shikotsu Toya national park

 It was a beautiful autumn day today,too. In the morning, at around 8:30, Ayako and I left home by car for Lake Toya. Along the road to Lake Shikotsu, the leaves that had turned yellow and red were so beautiful. We first drove along the Shikotsuko road, got over Bihue Pass, and arrived at the road station "Forest". We shopped around interested in various kinds of fungi, and then, Ayako bought some vegetables like little pumpkins and hakusai. By the way, we had eaten miso soup with mushrooms whenever we came here, but this time, as it was a little early to eat anything, we didn't. We started again for Lake Toya. On the way, Mt.Yotei, or Ezo Fuji, looked very beautiful. We arrived at a scenic overlook, and enjoyed seeing the panoramic view of Lake Toya. Then we went to the foot of Mt.Showa Shinzan, and ate ramen for lunch. Then, we headed back to Tomakomai by way of Shiraoi. We returned home at 1:30.

 In the afternoon, Takashi and Sachiyo called us by Skype. Takashi told us about the scandal of the executives of Olympus Optimistic Company, which he used to work for. Anyway, both Takashi and his wife were well, and we felt relieved.