Today was a shorter 35km ride from Ikuchi Island to Onomichi on the main land. The coast route we took today had more towns and construction along the coast. We saw a lot more bikers today – maybe because we are within “day trip” range for folks visiting from Hiroshima and surroundings.

Grilling my Saba (mackerel) for breakfast at the hotel

Ikuchi bridge

lots of bamboo groves along the bike paths …

Coffee break along the beach

Japan has vending machines everywhere…

Taking the ferry to Onomichi (just to try something different than taking the bridge)

Returning our bikes

Kumiko rented a great house for all of us in Onomichi.