Yo, lemme tell ya about my day in Shingu. Man, it was a rollercoaster! I woke up, and the sun was blazin’ like it was tryin’ to roast me alive. I’m talkin’ about that hot, sticky summer vibe. Ugh.
So, I hit the streets, right? First stop, the famous Kumano Hayatama Taisha. This shrine is like, ancient AF. I’m standin’ there, takin’ it all in, and boom! A pigeon decides my shoulder is its new throne. Like, dude, not cool! I’m tryin’ to vibe with the gods here, and you’re droppin’ bombs on me?
After that, I strolled down the bustling streets of Shingu. The smell of yakitori wafted through the air. I swear, I could’ve followed that scent to the ends of the earth. So, I hit up this little joint on Okaido Street. Best grilled chicken skewers ever! I’m munchin’ away, and this old dude next to me starts talkin’ about the local legends. Apparently, there’s a dragon in the river. I’m like, “For real?!” He’s dead serious. I’m half-expecting to see a dragon pop outta the Kumano River any second.
Then, I decided to check out the Shingu Fish Market. OMG, the chaos! Fish everywhere! I’m dodging people like I’m in a video game. And then, I see this giant tuna. Like, it was the size of a small car! I’m thinkin’, “How do they even catch that?” I mean, do they have a tuna-catching team?
But then, I got a bit mad. Some dude was haggling like he was on a game show. “I’ll give you 500 yen for that!” Bro, it’s a tuna, not a used car! Chill out!
After that, I needed a breather. So, I headed to the beach at Shingu. The waves were crashin’, and I just plopped down on the sand. I was feelin’ all zen until a kid ran by and kicked sand all over me. Like, thanks, little dude! I needed a new layer of sand on my skin.
But then, the sunset hit. OMG, it was like the sky was on fire. I whipped out my phone to snap a pic, but my battery was dead. Classic! I’m sittin’ there, watchin’ the colors change, and it hit me. This place is magic.
As I was walkin’ back, I passed by the Shingu City Hall. It’s this cool modern building, and I thought, “Man, they really know how to mix old and new here.” I love that vibe.
But then, I got lost. Like, totally turned around. I ended up on a random street, and I’m like, “Where the heck am I?” I pulled out my phone, but no signal. Great. Just great.
Finally, I found my way back to the main street, and I was like, “Phew!” But then, I saw a group of locals playin’ some traditional music. I couldn’t help but stop and listen. It was so chill, and I felt this wave of happiness wash over me.
So, yeah, my day in Shingu was wild. From pigeons to dragons, tuna to sunsets, it was a mix of chaos and beauty. I laughed, I got mad, I was surprised. But most of all, I felt alive. Shingu, you’ve got my heart!