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Travel Blogs from Aizuwakamatsu
Shirakawa day 14; Drinking sake under the stars
... ik vandaan kwam want hoewel de sluitingstijd reeds gepasseerd was vonden ze het blijkbaar erg normaal om mij tot 3 maal toe bij te schenken.
Na een 5e glas vriendelijk af te slaan is het tijd om snel terug te keren richting mijn minshuku voor het avondmaal waarvoor moeite noch zorgen gespaard zijn. Na een korte avondwandeling onder een fenomenale sterrenhemel leg ik me neer op mijn futon om morgen weer een nieuwe stop aan te doen. ...
Fukushima / Tohoku Summer
... Drove to Southern Aizu area to search out the rural *magariya* L-shaped thatch roofed farmhouses
Day 4: Cycled to Kitakata. Sake breweries and 4100 kura (historic clay storehouses)
Day 5: Cycled around Aizu Wakamatsu: Samurai compound.
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Returning Home
... Miyajima was a delightful surprise.
I wouldn't take anything in exchange for the ryokan experience -- the room with a delightful view and tatami mats and futons, the yukatas, the private dining, and the communal bathing in a natural hot spring. It was the perfect way to end our time in this remarkable country.
I look forward to many more happy travels with my sister.
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The Ryokan -- A Traditional Japanese Inn
... ones recognizable as an American breakfast were soft boiled eggs, small sausages, fruit, and yogurt. I've learned to like miso soup for breakfast, but can't get used to salad, pickled vegetables, and stewed meats for a morning meal.
We took a taxi back to Aizu Castle so that we could re-visit the gift shop. In the two days since we were there, the cherry trees had gone from being in bud to full blossom. They were simply gorgeous!
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Shopping in Aizu City
I awoke early (4:30 am) and stayed in bed until almost 6:00. I then got up and started uploading photos to Travelpod. Brent and Kris weren't up until 10:00. I thought it was funny that he’s whooped. He’s been exhausting me with this fast pace of travel.
We left the apartment just before noon and had lunch at the Indian restaurant 1/2 block away from their apartment. We then walked down to ...