Trip: Japanese Jaunt
There are [9] stories from my trip: Japanese Jaunt
JAPAN | Sunday, 7 Oct 2007 | Views [708] | Comments [1]
I ended up in a tent on a lake shore, only a few other people around and a few trees leaning to the sun. Not bad for a destination that i didnt really know anything about! :)
I had been in Kobe city for a couple of days, catching up with Josh & Sue ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
JAPAN | Saturday, 29 Sep 2007 | Views [929]
Ive just had a fun week cruising around the eastern side of Shikoku island. I found a few beautiful beaches, a temple in the clouds, friendly locals to give me rides around and a couple of other travellers too :) My first stop was a little bay just ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
JAPAN | Thursday, 20 Sep 2007 | Views [648]
Ive been doing a few trips to beautiful islands & secluded temples recently - around Takamatsu, on Shikoku isl. Shodoshima was just 30 minutes away on the fast ferry, where we were welcomed by more humidity & glaring sunshine. Its defintely ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
JAPAN | Thursday, 30 Aug 2007 | Views [1075] | Comments [1]
We had an awesome stop over on our road trip back north after a few days in Shikoku (thats a different story...). H-san found it for us & the in-car GPS showed us the way there. The hotel was awesome!! Up on the 8th floor was a swimming pool &... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
JAPAN | Tuesday, 28 Aug 2007 | Views [1294]
I just spent a few days down south on tropical Shikoku island, with 2 aussies & 3 Japanese lifeguards. Our mission was to do water safety patrol for a swim event at Anan beach, but we had plenty of spare time to check out a few other beaches &... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
JAPAN | Friday, 17 Aug 2007 | Views [689]
First, a disclaimer of sorts... this might not be a fun story to read, but i wanted to write about some problems here... So not everything in Japan has been amazing & fun on this trip... Every day at the beach i was reminded of a problem which i ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
JAPAN | Monday, 13 Aug 2007 | Views [1081]
I guess ive been in Takahagi for a couple of weeks now? Its been alot of fun really :) The beach is a bit like Mt Maunganui or Mangawhai Heads (for you kiwis) - mellow surf, clear water and white sand. Well, the sand seems more grey on the cloudy days ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
JAPAN | Monday, 23 Jul 2007 | Views [1155] | Comments [1]
So now ive moved on up the coast, to Takahagi. I didnt know what to expect ata all, but I think ive struck some good luck :) The apartment that Im sharing with the other 4 lifeguards is right on the beach, about 20 min walk from our patrolling area.... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
JAPAN | Tuesday, 17 Jul 2007 | Views [676]
Well, i tried to post a story a few days ago, but it never got there :( Anyway, i was hunkering down as a typhoon broke over us, with some pretty strong winds and rain & horrendous humidity. I had been out early that morning for a surf with a couple ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
