Riding a bullet train, Kagoshima–Fukuoka, through lots of tunnels. My inner child is being satisfied.
Category: Asia
My First OLLE Hike
Followed symbols through farms, villages, woods, and by the ocean in southern Kyushu. My first-ever OLLE hike.
Hiking Above Clouds
When I pulled open the drapes this morning, I decided to drop my plan to go directly to Kagoshima City. Instead of yesterday’s unrelenting rain, sunshine was trying to penetrate mist. It was time for a bonus hike.I had less than 60 minutes to dress, pack, slow down enough to enjoy breakfast, then check out…… Continue reading Hiking Above Clouds
Hiking Above Clouds
Posted Hiking Above Clouds. My hike today.
Lake Onami and Mt. Karakuni
Today, unrelenting rain. Glad, yesterday, I went from plane to trails that included Lake Onami and Mt. Karakuni.
Finding Japan
The flight attendant showed me a handwritten note: “we will be landing [in Kagoshima] at 9:30 [a.m.].” I’m the only non-Japanese customer, and, by the look of it, just about everybody else on this 737 is flying for work. I like traveling with Japanese people because they are generally quiet, calm, and are considerate in…… Continue reading Finding Japan
Finding Japan
Posted Finding Japan.
Flight to Kagoshima
Morning, off to Kagoshima for more hikes in Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park.
Near Tokyo Haneda
Wednesday, 10:00 p.m., on my way to a comfortable, clean, $83 hotel near Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.
Tokyo-Bound
At Honolulu HNL. My better half has boarded the MSP flight. 25 minutes later I board the ANA Tokyo Haneda flight.