Well, Chris outdid himself AGAIN! After a very exciting game of "The Amazing Race -- Nishinomiya" I was the first team to arrive at the final pitstop making me the winner of a trip for 2 to Yakushima (Yaku Island) for a romantic 3rd anniversary celebration!
Little did I know that time off from work had been secretly arranged and I was to be whisked away early the next morning! Ahhhh!
We had a great 4 days on the volcanic island and enjoyed relaxing in the onsen (hotspring) and taking in the gorgeous landscape. This island has the oldest cedar tree in the WORLD! Wow.
In Kagoshima waiting for the ferry to the island. |

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This is an active volcano -- see the smoke??? |
Allison infront of our hotel/hotspring |

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The weather was gorgeous! -- too hot! |
The Japanese style Hotspring.... |

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YES... they're naked. |
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Allison trying to cool off! |

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There were so many gorgeous waterfalls! |
Nice View! |

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The coastline was spectacular! |
The lovebirds! |

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Thanks for a great anniversary, Chris! xxoo |
The communal bath at our hotel! |

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Thankfully, I got to shower alone. |
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