Japan Ski Trip 6 Kate's birthday

P1090880-2015-02-18at20-03-33 Kate's birthday, Back-country skiing, Onsen and Cake
The day started with Toby helping Annette make Rice pancakes specially for Kate
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Then we drove to the other side of the valley and into the Tokachi Mountains to a natural spa: Fukiage Onsen where we put on our skins and Kate Andrew and I hiked up the hill for well over an hour:
Photos show us setting off with matching skis, hiking up and removing our skins at the top.
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Then of course there was the fun part, a lovely mellow tree ski back down to the Onsen where Annette was minding Toby
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We then spent a few hours in the Onsen (Spa) which included one of the few mixed outdoor baths. Toby (and Kate) loved it.
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We went out to a "made in house" sausages restaurant and then home for cake (cheesecake) and candles:
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To finish a fabulous day!