Sayonara Japan, An nyung ha se yo Korea! Only been in Korea 2 days, but already missing Japan greatly! I had a wonderful time in Japan, and hope to return some day.. but for now, we must move on.. The ferry over to Korea was quite a process. Not ever really sure I could go actually! I had done the best I could to book myself from my computer in Adelaide before...
Have a look at this sign.. typical day for me.. I am traveling on 3, want to keep traveling on 3 to my destination.. but they pull up this sign that I can go either on 3 or 3!! Which f’ing 3!!! You think just look at the names written in English and head for the right one?? NO…. not a single one of those town names is on my map… I chose...
Japan is a very expensive country, and their expressways are top of the list! My toll bill yesterday was over $60 AUD!!! Granted I was on the expressway for about 6 hours, but still! However – You get what you pay for.. always!! Japan has EXCELLENT roads… they are super smooth, seem very new, clean (never see a lick of trash...
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...
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...
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...