Today we walked to the central area of Kōchi to see the sights - starting with a big market on the street - over 6 blocks long!
 There was lots of fresh produce and some hard goods like cooking knifes and antique smalls. Saw some stuff we would have bought if we had a kitchen or the ability to carry things home to the States. It was hot and sunny again - many vendors have makeshift awnings - for Tim it's like ducking under helicopter blades. |  |
Onto the castle we march...
  |  Oh boy, look below - a castle on a high hill, a good defensive set-up and a good opportunity for more exercise. |
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We pass through the gate and start the climb...
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Okay, it's not so bad, we're almost there...
It's free to walk the grounds, and just a few dollars to take your shoes off and climb to the top of the pagoda.
 Signs to mind your head, very helpful, but signs to not stick your fingers in the fan, oooh-kay then, I won't do that. |  |
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Well done dioramas are seen...
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A large cherry tree hangs over the defensive walls...
Modern clock tower, Japanese style...
Seared bonito is a specialty here in Kōchi - we wandered up a side street after re-entering the open air market, and found the motherload of bonito restaurants. It was actually more of a food court, with a central seating space surround by multiple kitchens.
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Lunch is served up, with a side of rice, and a couple of brewskies.
Ooooh, so good...
Moving along towards "home" - what's this?
Ah, an underground parking area for bicycles (and scooters), of course....
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