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Wed, 24 Mar 2010 | By kitschey | Views [886] | Comments [3]
It's nice to be back in a bigger city. I suppose I'm a city girl at heart. Being in the mountains is still the nicest part of the walk, though the hardest uphill climbs are there too. I just feel that the convenience of the city is ideal with occasional ... Read more >
Tags: bag, bicycle boy, camping, dogo onsen, pilgrimage, strip
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 | By kitschey | Views [489]
I`ve posted new pictures in the Shikoku album. I`ll post something later. I have some running around to do now.
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [26697] | Video
I recently spent a day surrounded by a few dozen
semi-naked, mud-smeared Japanese men… oh, and one semi-naked,
mud-smeared American.
Yep, it was loincloths, bums and mud as far as the eye could see and it
was all done in the name of good fortune ... Read more >
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Photo Gallery
A Shinto ritual that sees semi-naked men get muddy in the name of good fortune.
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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [4945]
For a real origami treat in Tokyo, look no further than the
Origami Kaikan in Ochanomizu.
Established in 1859, the Origami kaikan houses an impressive display of
origami creations in addition to an origami school, a workshop that
manufactures ... Read more >
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [997]
When we woke up yesterday, we thought it was surprisingly foggy outside. The thickest fog we'd ever seen on the island. We're talking Beaver Falls, PA-thick. Living on the fourth floor, we're used to being able to see quite a distance and things being ... Read more >
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [6167]
If Tokyo is the world capital for weirdness, then Akihabara
would have to be its pulsating heart.
In this district, famous of its electronics and anime, you can find
everything from computer parts and popcorn machines to gaming outlets, manga
galore ... Read more >
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [652]
Dinner time and Brandon and I are trying to decide what we're hungry for...I want pancakes and Brandon wants sushi. Where else but Okinawa could we find a cafe that would appease both of our cravings? We had seen signs for Su Su Soon, but had yet to ... Read more >
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Sun, 21 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [1528]
We've got a new favorite Saturday lunch spot in American Village! I'd like to introduce you to Alibaba Indian Restaurant! I don't think I'd ever tried Indian food before, thinking that it was all too spicy for my delicate palate, but I love Alibaba's ... Read more >
Sun, 21 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [1785] | Comments [3]
en·thu·si·ast (ĕn-thū'zē-ăst')
noun.
1. one who is filled with
enthusiasm; one who is ardently ... Read more >
Tags: intrepid travel
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [713]
Happy St. Patrick's Day, everyone! As with most holidays now, I celebrated by making cookies! This time around, I tried out a new cookie recipe, as well as a new icing recipe. I also fell in love with my new adjustable rolling pin, which helped ... Read more >
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