Lovely Lake Towada

Last week after i passed the driving test., i told Shota " Can we go lake Towada? I wish to see forest and lake changing scenery." The last time i went was few years ago in summer, where we escaped there from the scoring heat. 

Surprisingly this time, we saw tour buses filled with Tawianese and China tourists. Shota kept asking me to talk to them.... Eyes rolling...........

The temperature was pretty cold and the trail along the lake was muddy, no thanks to my fake addias that i brought 10 years ago. We walked for a short while and i gave up as the muddy water was staining my socks... yucks.. Only 40% of forest are changing colours, i hope 1 day i am able to see 100% next time.

The forest is filled with vibrant colours and i realised this is indeed autumn. How wonderful it is! I hope 10 years down the road, i am still discovering lovely surprises as now....

This what i want to see!

Lake Towada

how pretty!

Lunch finally!

Lake towada is famous for its fish.

I passed!

I passed!!!!..... Don't be happy too soon for me..... I only passed my basic theory test and got my learner permit license. It is a license that allow me to drive on the road as long a licensed person is beside me. 

You must be thinking so easy right... Why am i so happy... Thats because nobody expected me to pass, the driving school sensei, principal and Shota keep telling how difficult it is and even in Japanese, the passing rate is low as the questions are structured in a way that's tricky even for natives. Foreigners from my driving school hardly passed the test and gave up the school in the end since they cannot proceed next stage in school. That is also 1 of major reason why my driving school principal was so reluctant to accept me in the 1st place. 

On the way driving to test place, even Shota was telling me that its ok if i fail, he is prepared to drive me there again lol! While we were waiting for the results, he mentioned it once again... Lol how nice to know the level of confidence that my husband had in me!

During my test, i was the only foreigner and the rest were Japanese. Half of them failed the test when the results were revealed. Shota was shocked that i passed hehehe! I love it when i proved him wrong!

Really appreciate BUBU! Thank you for driving me to Hachinohe after you ended work at 8am and translated the examiner's instruction for me, waited hours for me to end and drove me back to school to make arrangements for next step. When i was having class, you had to prepare dinner still. I knew you didn't even have time to change out of your uniform but luckily its autumn now, so it doesn't stink! Love u!!!

  

KFC celebratory meal after result is out!

I am so lucky to have u! 

this is my fav sake, its sweet and refreshing!

aomori wine!

thai buffet!

hungry hungry!

YA I GOT IT!! shove it to the school for thinking i'm just like their "special" foreigner students.

driving school part 2

As mentioned before, i am now attending Misawa driving school. Almost every other day i am reporting at the school staying 3-5 hours at least each time. 

For the 1st phrase, i have to attend 13 hours of classroom training and drive minimum of 12 hours before allowing me to take driver and paper test. For the driver test, there are 3 routes in the circuit which you have to remember and you will only know which route you are taking on the test day itself. Each route is 2000km. I was very nervous about it as they only told me 3 days before the test that i have to memorise all the routes. 

Good news is i passed the driver test yesterday!!! I thought i failed for sure as my rear wheel mount kerb when performing S curve, that was my worst course. I managed to reverse and go through successfully. Luckily the examiner did not fail me! He also commented that i had a tendency to change my steering wheel towards left then right when i was performing a right turn. Hmmmm... i need to change that. 

For my paper test, its like advance theory in Singapore which consist of 90 questions and i need to get 90 score in order to pass. Since the school only offers Japanese version, Shota need to drive me to Hachinohe (1 hour drive away) to take the English version. We are going this Tuesday, wish me luck!

To be continue......

school van that offers pick up and sending me back to home nearby if advance notice is given. How great!! i do not need to cycle for 40mins with steep slopes! 

thats the cars driven for practise 

Misawa driving school

Their 50th anniversary gift

To celebrate my pass!

Japanese fried food eatery 

North 40-40 again!

Yesterday was public holiday, my parents in law came to celebrate Shota belated birthday. My mother in law was the 1 that recommended me to try the North 40-40 causal French restaurant when she saw it on her friend's blog. 

While waiting for their arrival, we went to farm as they have Soba making event but we arrived too late sobsob! Took at walk around looking the stores, it was alot crowded than i expected. 

It is getting alot colder now, at night usually it is around 13-14 degree celsius. My wonderful parents in law came to our house to check and help to see what we require for winter preparation. Really grateful for their help and delicious food, always checking on me if i need anything. 

stores at the farm event

selling handmade cute girly items

horse meat!

@ North 40-40. They change their flower decor

foie gras

hamburger main dish

fish main dish

mine! duck meat with rice main dish

mont blanc dessert

nuts tart pie dessert

using my mother in law hat as protection haha! my father in law is helping to drill the holes in

my mother in law home made oden with miso! oishii!!

brought the pear at the farm thats nearly the size of my face!

Lovely visit from my friends!

Yesterday, my good friends came to Misawa for a visit. Its was wonderful to meet them and show them around. I brought them to 2 farms to experience countryside lifestyle since Misawa actually have nothing much to see actually hahaa! OPPS!! 

I recalled 1 of my friend ask me whether i can help to buy certain branded good in Japan and sent it to Singapore but sadly, i was not able to. The biggest shopping centre in my area is nothing like any you seen in orchard, we do not have big brands even like Zara or Mango, not to mention luxury goods. 

I was cracking my head where to bring them and even after checking trip advisor which only shows 6 attractions and nothing seem interesting to me lol.....

In the end, we decided farm visit should be more fun and allow them to relax from their hectic Tokyo lifestyle. Sachiko, William! Hope uguys enjoy the time here and visit us soon!     

ladies lunch set @ 2100 yen

chicken n fish meat cooked together w oysters.

busy talking so didn't remember what is the flavour of cake lol

so happy to see uguys!

after lunch,we walked around the farm.

finally confirm that horses indeed love eating clovers! 

brought them to another farm that sell my favourite strawberry ice cream

the greedy goat that wants a share of ice cream

pineapple

banana

papaya

lime!

the more oishi black chicken

so cute!!!!!

the sweet girl gave us grass to give the rabbits!

grapes meant for wine or fruits?

thanks for treating dinner!

thanks for omiyage!