Another day in Shimoda.  Well, to be precise, today was spent in Yumigahama and Irozaki, a few kilometres south of Shimoda on the tip of the Izu Peninsula.

But to backtrack for a moment, Shimoda was where a select few (that is, the few who selected to come) enjoyed a fabulous sushi meal last night that exceeded all expectations.

Now back to today, another sunny autumn day and perfect for both painting and hiking.  The morning was spent at a fishing port, surrounded by boats:

And after a lunch of ise-ebi ramen (and other local delicacies), we headed for Irozaki where the stunning landscape gave the artists plenty of options for a full afternoon of painting.

A slightly different view from the nearby hill, climbed by the non-painters:

Back to our hotel for snack (snuck?) dinners after a critique of the day’s work from Ev and communal baths in the onsen.

Waterfalls tomorrow.  Meanwhile it’s おやすみなさい (nighty-night) from me.