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Ironman 70.3 Centrair Tokoname
I am usually careful not to have prejudice. Some people don't eat a dish, just because it looks bad. Others don't go to a place, just because it looks boring. However, I would not want to say no to the chances of new experiences, because it is often said that appearances are deceiving. Still, whatever you say, I would say no to triathlon! On the other hand, I got a chance to "watch" a triathlon race in Centrair, Tokoname. Actually, ...
Kumano Kodo: Pilgrimage or Grudge match?
... s an option to climb Mt. Tengura, you do it, probably out of sheer contrariness, but it was worth it in the end. Mt. Tengura is another endless series of stairs that ends at a giant rock, which forms the summit. You actually ascend the rock on a steel ladder bolted into its face. But from the top you get a great view of the sea on the south side and the valley and mountains on the north. It’s not the most dramatic, but it’s worth it ...
Mikimoto pearls
... train trip to Toba was very long but going home it was shortened by an hour because we took the express home. Taxied it to may and daniel's. We are going to try the bus and subway tomorrow as the taxi is eating into our travel/shopping funds. My camera isn't holding a baTtery charge. ThaNk goodness for my iPhone. Tomorrow we will try and find a battery. I have the worst luck with cameras in ...
Old Japanese town vibe
... of wood and every peace of it eventually becomes a good luck charm that can be bought at the local stores. Pretty cool stuff. We stayed at the traditional Japanes hotel, with the bath and raw sea food. The view was amazing - Pacific ocean about 20 feet away from the ...


