Saturday, May 30, 2009

Shirakawa

Met a bunch of cyclists today at the end of the day. They had just done a grueling mountain climb, and also had suggestions for us. im a little apprehensive about changing our route, but it might be worthwhile.
highlights of today: steep climbs, a waterfall where Bhuddist saint Kobo Daishi meditated, riding around a lake up to the hydroelectric plant and dam, eating peanut butter and dark chocolate, the continental divide park, eatingとろろ tororo ground mountain potato goo on a skillet.
Tomorrow famous old huts and arriving in Takayama.

2 comments:

  1. Biking and eating both sound like fun.

    I have been wondering how the ride differs on Andy's small wheels, from Gray's larger ones. I imagine the small one is harder to keep balanced on but the work needed to move should be the same? Chris.

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  2. Thanks for that nice postcard, Andy. Your blog was featured in the Japan America Society of PA's May newsletter and am including it in June's as well.When you you complete your travel? I 'll be there end of June, but you'll probably be back by then. Good luck, safe travels and godspeed to you and Gray!

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