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Beach combing......search for antique glass floats
In search of some antique galss floats (the things that keep fishing nets from sinking), I headed out at 0500hrs.....I was up earlier, but due to a Japan-wide curfew for all US military personnel, I couldn't leave me house until 0500hrs. It was raining prety good, but I had my rain gear. Using the directions gien to me by Tricia Gurr, sea glass ...
Back to Oirase for some real fall color
... had thinned some giving me a much better view of the many waterfalls.
I arrived early enough the trail was not crowded, but by the time I was heading back the foot traffic and vehicle traffic made it a slow go. I'm not sure there was a single person along the trail that didn't have a camera in their hand. ....OK, there were a couple, but those were ...
Fall Colors.......sort of
... business along the way. The real crazy part is seeing the full-size tour buses pass each other on these VERY narrow Japanese roads. Luckily, I have a itty-bitty car :o)
I made it all the way to Lake Towada. Sure glad this wasn't the weekend for kayaking! The water was very rough with a pretty steady breeze.
A few more ...
Paddle, Paddle, Paddle the Kayak.....
... turn. Fall has come late this year. Normally, by this time of year the mountains would be bright shades of red and gold, but it seems summer held on so long that the leaves are behind schedule. ....I don't mind. This time of year the weather is wonderful.
....and it is the beginning of apple ...
Mountain Adventure
... but had to follow the feel of the ground (well packed and clear path that is about 12" wide). I normally use trekking poles and today I was VERY happy I had them to help push back the vegetation and for balance when the invisible ground in front of me was not as flat and clear as I was expecting. ....plus they are great for the descent later :o) I ...
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