BC Ferries Missed the Boat...

After escaping Tokyo after our arrival we headed North to the island of Hokkaido at the top of Japan.  To save money since we didn't get a train pass and from years of conditioning from taking BC Ferries to get off Vanouver Island, we took an 18 hour overnight ferry which cost only ~$90 Cdn each (which is cheap by Jpn. standards).  So we got on board and set up in 2nd class room on these fold out futons we'd booked for ourselves and 15 other new friends (none of whom spoke English but boy do they smile politely) we'd be sleeping with that night.  After exploring the ship we made 2 major discoveries we will be lobbying for on BC Ferries upon our return.  Please note there was no additional costs for these features:
1. HEATED BIDETS -　a joy for any anus.  If you thought Mere or I took a long time on the john before, imagine what happens when you introduce heated seats & the option of a warm pulsing sensation where the sun never shines!

2.　PUBLIC BATHES - although we had to split up (men & women are separated to maximize the relaxation), we spent at least 2 hours of our trip in the most civilized and luxurious way possible...in a bathtub built for 20...literally.  Steaming hot water continously pouring into a crystal clear pool of water as you watch any new comers take a cleansing shower before they get in.  Also on hand was a steam sauna for those wanting some variation and to maximize your time in the bath, a cold pool was close at hand for when you got too hot.  I slipped into Nirvana and stared through the picturesque windows looking out over the Pacific Ocean as we made our way North along the Eastern coast of Japan.  Sweat soon lightly glistened on my brow as I thought of all our friends and loved ones on the other side of the ocean, working away, dreaming of experiences like the one I was thoroughly enjoying.

So next time you have to a BC Ferry, imagine yourself clean, naked, floating and relaxed in soothing pool of warm water watching the waves go by.  Needless to say, we'll be counting on your support once we get a petition for BC Ferries set up.