The Elusive Growler

Included several breweries in our cycle ride, hoping to procure a growler. The serving window at Indeed Brewing Company was open, but, like all the other breweries, they would not be serving until later. Hop forward will have to wait for another day.

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May Peace Prevail on Earth

Spotted this on my cycle ride. The tower used to be part of a grain elevator. Now, it’s being incorporated into a new apartment complex. I tapped “Maanoo Da-bangan Miziwekamig” into Google and learned it’s Ojibwe. I wheeled my bicycle a little further to reveal the translation

DQ Time

It was almost 70°, I’d been pedaling hard, the service window was open, resistance was futile.

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Cycle Around Active Volcano

Rented modest bicycles from a modest shop for 4 hours. Cycled a loop around the base of a smoking, roaring volcano, Sakurajima, taking care not to slip on volcanic ash. When we returned the bikes 40 minutes earlier than planned, the owner refunded ¥200 each.

Cycling the Inland Sea

Took a ferry from Onomichi, where we’re staying in a “bicycle hotel,” to Ikuchi Island in the Seto Inland Sea. Rented bikes, then cycled back across islands and bridges (including the one in the photo), and past a children’s playground.

Cycling across the Sea

Rented bicycles, cycled across Japan’s Inland Sea on part of the Shimanami Kaido trail. The trail provides spectacular views as it crosses huge bridges and small islands.

Hot Shower

Sometimes a hot shower is all I need. Got caught in the rain while cycling.

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