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Slushy walk to a warm place, Egg and I, for brunch with a friend.

Walked in snow to buy ingredients for a Thai dish for dinner. I can travel via food to Thailand, a place with no snow.

Checkup today, all OK. Thanks to Obamacare, I have better, cheaper coverage.

On this morning’s run round Lake of the Isles: ice receding, still traces of Minneapolis Loppet’s Ice-Henge.

Took down holiday lights. Power cords were frozen, in place, when I left in February.

Checked my gear. I bought this shoe in February. My hiking boots fared better.

I’ve been flying long-hauls for almost 40 years. It’s still magical.

Depart NRT Friday 3:30 p.m. Arrive MSP Friday 1:00 p.m., 11-1/2 hours later.

Now at Tokyo-Narita, NRT. Posted about the end of the line and what’s beyond.

Friday, 8:00 a.m. Bullet train, Nagano to Tokyo. I’ll walk around Ueno Park, then continue to NRT (Tokyo-Narita).

Thursday: Went for a hike and saw snow monkeys in the wild. They saw me, but seemed completely unperturbed.

Wednesday evening: After taking a hydrofoil and 2 bullet trains, now in Nagano for 2 nights, surrounded by mountains.

Wednesday, explored part of the plain that bisects Sado Island.

Tuesday, Sado Island. 360 degree views, 20+ mile hike. Got to the snow line, but didn’t wear my jacket.

Monday and Tuesday nights in a creaky old traditional inn (ryokan) on Sado Island in the Sea of Japan.

Monday: Traveling to Sado, final “Island off Islands” I’ll stay in a ryokan and… walk.