Hawaii Japan 2014 – Page 6

Ancient Cedar Forest

Hiked all day through a huge ancient cedar forest between 3500 ft and sea level. Some trees are 1000’s of years old.

Thursday, 2:00 p.m. My 8-tatami room for the next 2 nights on Yakushima Island, looking out on the East China Sea.

Thursday 11:15 a.m. Waiting to board jetfoil that will take me from Kagoshima to the little island of Yakushima.

My hotel room toilet is the most technological yet. I’ve no idea what you’re supposed to do in a power outage.

9:40 p.m. Arrived Kagoshima off bullet train.

Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Subway from Fukuoka Airport to downtown.

HNL 11:45 a.m. My view for the next 12 hours.

HNL 10:30 a.m. Great airport for walking. Walls open to the elements, mountain views, gardens to explore.

7:00 a.m. KOA (Kona, Hawaii Big Island)

Went for a hike on lava and took a selfie. Tonight, Dwight returns to mainland, in the morning I go to Japan.