Dormy Inn Hirosaki
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Back to Oirase for some real fall color
I had hope to get one more mountain top hike in before the winter snows arrived, but the higher I got, the wetter the conditions. I was surprised to see that they had already had to plow Route 103. This route will close in the next few weeks and will not reopen until they plow it in later March. The road will be buried under 10-20 feet ...
Fall Colors.......sort of
After a VERY long week (writing/editing awards packages for headquarters - sitting at the computer for up to 14 hrs a day), it was time for a nice long walk, so I headed up to see the fall colors in Oraise Gorge. I was probably a week or two too early - we had a very long summer, so fall is behind schedule. Next weekend the gorge will closed to ...
Paddle, Paddle, Paddle the Kayak.....
... grow some pretty big apples here and the cost matches the size. Most of the apples in the photo are larger than a softball and cost $3.25 each. ...but they are larger enough to be a meal :o) ...I buy my apples in a non-tourist area where I can get 6 apples for 300 Yen (~$4). ...shop where the locals shop!
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Mountain Adventure
After another long hot week at work (preparing for another inspection, I headed up to one of my "happy places" - the Hakkoda Mountains.
Being a little adventurous, I headed out in a slightly different direction than I normally travel. ...Note to Self: Be sure you have full tank of gas before the next time you head out towards ...
Volcanic Hike
... version of a 7-11) to enjoy a cold Japanese beverage called "Aquarius" (sort of a Fresca taste but without the carbonation) and an ice cream sandwich (not quite like American Ice Cream, but VERY tasty!!)
......and after a nice shower at home,.......a couple hours on the couch watching pre-recorded Olympic events :o) ....Life is Good!
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