It had been warm until yesterday, but this morning it was suddenly 13°C. Today I’m leaving Hokkaido.

I went back to Otaru after the marathon yesterday. This morning I headed to New Chitose Airport.

Beer for breakfast.

Breakfast beer
Breakfast beer

And ramen.

Breakfast ramen
Breakfast ramen

I ordered another beer and some gyoza. A productive morning.

Breakfast gyoza
Breakfast gyoza

Saying hello to Miku

Before leaving, I went to see Miku at the airport. Thank you again. I hope to be back soon.

Miku and Teto
Miku and Teto

In the lounge I had Super Nikka with water.

Super Nikka with Teto
Super Nikka with Teto

I bought a soft-serve ice cream too.

Soft serve at the airport
Soft serve at the airport

One more drink before boarding: Sapporo Classic.

Sapporo Classic before the flight
Sapporo Classic before the flight

I boarded the plane. I wanted to go to Otaru, but today I was flying the other way.

On the plane with Teto
On the plane with Teto

Changing planes at Haneda

At Haneda I saw the gate for a flight to Sapporo and wondered if I could get on that one instead.

The Sapporo flight at Haneda
The Sapporo flight at Haneda

I waited for my connection, with another beer.

Waiting for my connection at Haneda
Waiting for my connection at Haneda

I’d like to see the Sapporo Snow Festival next time.

From the plane home I could see city lights below, probably somewhere around Osaka.

City lights from the plane
City lights from the plane

Over this three-night, four-day Hokkaido trip, I walked about 90 km including the marathon. When I weighed myself at home, I’d lost about 2 kg. Despite all the eating and drinking…

Back to running tomorrow.

I’ve already booked a winter flight to Hokkaido. Next time in Otaru, I want to visit Ishi to Tetsu too.

I want to go back to Otaru.