Shopping Spree! - by Sam -- Aug 1

Mmm...Do you smell that? That's the smell of fresh seafood cooking right in front of you. Yesterday we went to the fish market and had some amazing food. The shops were little but everything was so authentic. All you have to do is choose what to eat, tell the cook, and they cook your food right then and there. You pay for it after it's cooked and then gobble up your freshly cooked fish.
Along with the fish market, we did some souvenir shopping as well. Everyone got something for their family from some of the little cute shops. We saw adorable mugs, beautiful ear rings, and gorgeous fans. Everything looked so amazing it was hard not to buy a little bit of everything.
Even after all that we still went to the Tsukiji summer festival. Once again there was home made food and some very cool music. You could feel your heart beat along with the taiko drums and see a lot of people dance in very pretty kimonos.
Had an awesome day but exhausted.  Thank you for taking us all over town, Coach Yoko.
Sam J.
Photos:
1.  Train station getting tickets.  Heading to the fish market.
2. Enjoying some Bbq'd eel, squid, and scallops.  Everyone tried it...even Sam.
3.  Yummy unagi!
4.  Inside fish market...we were when they were cleaning up.  The busy time for fish market is early in the morning.
5.  Going to somewhere.?.?.we just followed Coach Yoko.
6.  Summer festival during day light. Lots of local food, beer, taiko drums, dancers...so festive.