Loads of Pyrotechnics

Last night was Otsu's huge Obon Festival and fireworks show.  People streamed in from all over Japan, lining the shores of the lake with approximately a million people!  You couldnt even walk to the store it was so crowded!  Everyone dressed up in traditional "Yukata" or kimono to celebrate.

These are my new friends Yoshito and Yoyoi.  They lived in Australia for many years so their english is perfect.  I invited them over to watch the fireworks from our friend Bob's little english school.  We ate good food and watch the fireworks show, which lasted for more than an hour!  I have never seen anything like it!  The only thing missing was Ray, who's been at a team camp for four days.  I miss you babe!