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Compulsory Waterfall Photo
Unashamed touristy photo at Ohko-no-taki waterfall, Yakushima, before hopping on a country bus to a trailhead.
Ancient Cedar Forests
Exhausting day exploring ancient cedar forests on Yakushima. Knotted ropes were helpful in the steep bits.
Jetfoil to Yakushima
From Kagoshima took a jetfoil to the island of Yakushima.
Saturday Hike in Kagoshima
After being in Airport World for five days, it was good to spend today, Saturday, hiking in Kagoshima and the surrounding hills. When you hike on a Saturday you get to see the locals enjoying their place. Early in the hike I was the audience for a group of taiko drummers, practicing their art. I could feel…… Continue reading Saturday Hike in Kagoshima
Saturday Hike in Kagoshima
Posted Saturday Hike in Kagoshima.
Tokyo to Kagoshima
Took a 787 Dreamliner from Tokyo to Kagoshima, then walked out of Airport World, into the sun and unfiltered air.
Airport World: Day 4
Airport World, day 4 of 5. At Tokyo International HND took subway 2 stops to third airport hotel this week.
From Beaches to Volcanoes
It’s time to leave a world of beaches for travel with a bit of fiber in it. This weekend, in Naples, Florida, I got reunited with my hiking boots and walking shoes and mailed the lesser stuff back home. I’m on my way to Kirishima, southern Japan. I’ll connect to a flight in Houston Tuesday…… Continue reading From Beaches to Volcanoes
USA, Aruba, Japan 2015
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