Man, what a day! I’m still buzzing from all the craziness in Wakayama. Like, seriously, where do I even start?
So, I woke up early, right? The sun was barely up, and I was already thinking about diving. I mean, who wouldn’t wanna dive in the beautiful waters of Wakayama? I grabbed my gear and hit the road. Took Route 24, and lemme tell ya, the views were insane! The mountains, the ocean, all that good stuff.
First stop? Marina City! It’s this cool spot with a bunch of shops and restaurants. I was like, “Yo, I need some breakfast!” Found this little joint on Kishu Road. They had the best tamagoyaki ever. I was practically drooling. But then, outta nowhere, this seagull swoops down and snatches my food! Like, dude, chill! I was ready to throw hands.
After that, I finally made it to the dive site. The water was crystal clear, and I was pumped. I mean, who wouldn’t be? Wakayama’s got some of the best diving spots in Japan. I suited up, and as soon as I hit the water, it was like entering another world. Fish everywhere! I felt like I was in Finding Nemo or something.
But then, bam! Outta nowhere, my buddy Yuki starts freaking out. He spots a jellyfish. I’m like, “Bro, chill! It’s just a jelly!” But he’s flailing around like he’s in a horror movie. I couldn’t help but laugh. I mean, come on! We’re divers!
After the dive, we hit up the Wakayama Castle. Man, that place is stunning! The cherry blossoms were in full bloom. I was snapping pics like a tourist. But then, I tripped on a stone and almost face-planted. Classic me, right?
Later, we decided to grab some dinner at a place on Kameyama Street. I ordered some fresh sashimi, and it was to die for. But then, the waiter brought me the wrong order. I was like, “Dude, I didn’t order this!” But he just smiled and said, “It’s on the house.” I mean, what? Free food? I was stoked!
But then, the night took a turn. We were walking back, and I saw this street performer on Kuroda Street. He was playing the shamisen, and it was beautiful. I got all emotional, like, “Wow, this is life.” But then, some guy bumped into me, spilling my drink all over my shirt. I was like, “Seriously, dude?!”
By the time I got back to my hotel, I was exhausted but happy. Wakayama really knows how to throw a day at ya. I mean, from seagull attacks to jellyfish freakouts, to free food and shamisen music. What a rollercoaster!
So yeah, that was my day. I’m still buzzing from it all. Wakayama, you’ve got my heart! Can’t wait to dive again tomorrow!