During Golden Week I didn’t end up going anywhere outside of Matsuyama. But, I found it was a great chance to see places here that I don’t usually go to.
On a sunny day, me and a friend set out to see Gogoshima. However, when we got to Takahama, it clouded over and started raining. We decided to change our plan and took the train to Baishinji Station and had lunch at the beachside café, Buena Vista. It was my first time there, but ill definitely go again.
The weather decided to stay fine, so we enjoyed lunch on the terrace. The view was beautiful, as well as the food. The view from the terrace is of Gogoshima and the port or Mitsu so its great to go there on a fine day. 
As you know, I am from New Zealand. New Zealand is famous for its beautiful nature, and I am often told by Japanese people “ New Zealand is so beautiful, there is so much nature and it seems so peaceful” but I think that Japan has just as much beautiful nature to see and enjoy.
After lunch, we decided to walk around the coastline to Mitsu town. It turned out to be a lot further than I had thought! But, it was a nice walk nonetheless. I saw many beautiful boats and old houses. I almost forgot I was in Matsuyama.
Mitsu town was also a first for me; there are many small shops and restaurants which I’m looking forward to exploring. Next time I wont eat lunch beforehand so I can enjoy some Mitsu Okonomiyaki!
I felt as if I had gone to another town and felt refreshed as if I had gone on holiday. Holidays are a great chance to get away from town and see somewhere new, but I think they are also a great chance to check out nooks and crannies in your own town which you don’t usually have the time to explore.
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