Sakurajima dominates the view across the bay from Kagoshima, southern Japan. It’s one of the world’s most active volcanoes, regularly raining ash on the city. Surfaces can feel gritty, accumulations of dust are a hazard to cyclists. Hotel rooms with a view of Sakurajima fetch a premium. Directions are expressed relative to the volcano; e.g.,…… Continue reading Snapshots: Circling and Framing a Volcano
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Kurume Olle Hike
Took a bullet train to Kurume where I hiked an OLLE course. I’ve posted previously about the special trail symbols.
Circling and Framing a Volcano
Posted Circling and Framing a Volcano.
Sakurajima Cycle
Took a ferry across this bay from Kagoshima to Sakurajima, an active volcano. Circled Sakurajima on a rented bicycle.
En Route to Kagoshima
I’m on an early morning flight to San Francisco, en route to Kagoshima, southern Japan.
In Loco Parentis: Day 4
In loco parentis, day 4. At MSP, riding a tram towards the terminal, about to reunite the nephews with their parents who had just landed.
In Loco Parentis, Day 3
In loco parentis, day 3. Off to school in the first snow of the season.
In Loco Parentis: Day 2
In loco parentis, day 2. The younger nephew was particularly ebullient when we met him after school. His flying backpack survived.
Mom’s Away, How about Pyrotechnics?
Nephew time, Mom’s away. We first used sharp knives to carve pumpkins. Then we cut up an old towel to make wicks to burn vegetable oil.
Using Social Media to Resolve an Issue with United Airlines
We’re off to New Zealand in December. There are no nonstop flights from hometown Minneapolis (MSP) to New Zealand, but I found one-stop itineraries through Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco, and Houston. These are good cities to connect through in the winter: they don’t get shut down by snow. Everything was fine until United changed…… Continue reading Using Social Media to Resolve an Issue with United Airlines