We awoke to rain this morning and although not too cold and not pelting down, it was a steady drizzle which, to coin a phrase, put a bit of a dampener on the day’s planned activities.

Nevertheless, we stuck to the morning’s schedule and bussed to Yoichi and Cape Eboshi, a few kilometres west of the township.  This is one of the region’s picture postcard spots with two tall rocks in the sea surrounded by steep cliffs and lots of foliage.

The artists set themselves up under a bridge and were able to spend a good hour sketching the scenery.

Back to the hotel via the 7/11 store for take away lunches and painting in the afternoon from everyone’s sea-facing rooms, with even a glimpse of Russia in the distance by early evening.

Into Otaru tonight for a feast of sashimi and sushi and looking forward to sunshine again tomorrow.