On Tuesday (Jan 20) Ross and I visited Jigokudani monkey park, a monkey-spa paradise, where wild Japanese Macaques live and come to bathe in the warm hot springs. The drive to the location the night before was a bit treacherous as it had been snowing heavily and the roads had yet to be plowed. By morning the surrounding forest was covered with a spectacular coat of fresh snow. To get to the area where the macaques come to bathe, you have to do a short 1.5 mile hike through a pine forest. The hike itself was breath taking and the monkeys at the end were the cherry on top! Instead of saying too much more about it, I think I’ll just let the pictures speak for themselves! Enjoy!
 
 
  
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Let me know what your favorite image is! Hope you liked them!
Cheers!
Love this monkey picture! So realistic!
The butt picture of course lol. how exciting your trip I will definitly follow your blog. Safe travels, Jacky
Best picture: the guy in the middle of the road! 2nd best: the frozen hair monkey. 3rd best: mommy monkey caring and loving on her baby monkey.