The Tan Tans' Life Begins

The trip to Iga was interesting. Just for knowledge sake, Iga lies between Nara and Matsusaka and is approximately 3hrs from where the Tan Tans stays. It is the place where one of the most famous and popular ninja clan in japan originated. But to those anime fans, I'm sorry, I couldn't catch any sights of Naruto and gang. The first sight that greeted us in Iga was "ninja". Take a look at the "ninja" transport below; Our favourite!! The twin ninja train! And the shopfront was full of "ninja" too! Cute origami too too !! And Mr Tan Tan had his shot of being a "ninja" tourist for the moment there too.. but.. he could never surpass the kid with his ninjitsu. ... * _ ^ The other signages around the area are interesting too.. . especially the signage for the restroom. And at the ninja museum, we were treated to a typical ninja house setup including secret hidding spots and weapon area as well as an introduction to all their equipments, gears...

The Taiji Whale Museum in Wakayama is a mystery in itself. It was the Tan Tans' first visit to a whale museum and it was insightful, educational but yet strange and confusing. Why? hmm... read on. The place comprises a museum, an aquarium, a underwater world etc. There, the Tan Tans and their friends were treated to Dolphin and Whale shows. The same stuff one would get at Dolphin Lagoon in Sentosa. This performance showcases a combination of short-finned pilot whales, risso dolphins and false killer whales. And have you ever wondered how whales sound?? And yes, this are the standard bottlenose dolphins that everyone loves. Oh. I believe everyone knows "Willy". Don't worry the sea lion on the left is taking a nap and not dead. Next was the exhibition area where the Tan Tans learnt about the giant mammals of the sea. It was educational as the Tan Tans walked through the exhibition halls where different parts of the whales are being displayed. That's the tongue of th...