Originally from America. Proud citizen of Australia. Currently riding my motorcycle around the world. 44 countries so far and counting. ;-)
After a nice sleep in the backpackers that Hiroyuki drove me to, I got up for an early morning walk. I always enjoy exploring places before the town wakes up… seems more peaceful and special that way.. Found my way into the old town Takayama How do I always find little animals in trouble? I came across 3 little birds who must have tried their...
Friday morning, a wonderful big breakfast made by Midori, and it’s time to pack up the bike and start heading south. The quintessential Mum – making sure I have something to eat on the road.. 😉 I love it.. Grandpa checks out the bike. I try my best to explain that pannier is where my computer lives.. They gave me some more detailed maps, since...
Ok, after school drop-off, Midori wants to show me around.. we decide to go to Zenkouji Temple in Nagano City.. The majority of Japanese people are buddhists.. (Photo: Sometimes I hate being reminded how bow-legged I am!!) Anyway, this ancient temple was so big and beautiful made of wood. Some info I looked up: Zenkouji is a non-sectarian temple whose religious...
One of the greatest places I found early in my trip planning is a website called “Horizon’s Unlimited”.. Here I met Hiroyuki Nagahara and he offered lots of great advice for my travel through Japan. He is a keen motorcycle adventurist and has traveled many countries in the world. In fact, his honeymoon with wife Midori lasted 15...
You wouldn’t believe it, but I can’t help but laugh at the day I’ve had again.. We organize to get motorcycle insurance – again! I go there at 11 AM, by time I found it, and they are closed. Sign says 10:00 – 20:00.. That’s about the 4th shop I have been guided to that has no staff!! Oh well, I’ve had enough of...
Just a quickie as I am exhausted from a very big day… Might just upload the photos and let them tell the story.. I started off early this morning at Japan Automobile Federation to get my Carnet approved. Then madly tried to locate Motorcycle Insurance.. no luck and long story I might add tomorrow. Finally gave up in Tokyo city so I could get rental car back to...
WARNING – I was very SNAP HAPPY today!! What a fascinating culture to get to learn in a couple days.. But I am certainly out of my league at the moment! Still without the bike, as I am going to the JAF office in the morning, to hopefully get my Carnet stamped for approval to ride in this country! In the meantime, I am trying to get used to the roads here...
Quite an eventful week has finally come to an end. Many memories logged in Sherri Jo’s book! Thank you again to everyone in Perth who supported me, I’m downright flabbergasted!! I thoroughly enjoyed everyone, had some amazing experiences and learned so much… and most of it without my bike, but on others… ! Special thanks to Robert, who...
These interesting and unexpected experiences keep coming up in Perth.. is it the trip itself, or is it because I am actually in one spot for longer than a sleep in the tent.. So, if you have seen on my Facebook page about the group “Against the Grain”, you will know I met up with these amazing men who are organizing a journey on quad bikes to re-visit...
So!! Now that the bike is sorted, young Aaron invited me out for a ride on the Harley after work.. Cool! I do miss my old Harley, I’ve enjoyed the bits of Perth I have seen, and sounds like a plan! Aaron is a soft spoken guy, with a passion for bikes and cars, and particularly the American kind! When I showed up he had quite a car to show me...