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Japan Part 3

 

Just when we thought we probably wouldn’t have another opportunity to return, Christi and I received a call from our friends Dave and Beth Kanelos asking if we’d volunteer as leaders for their Club Beyond youth camp in Japan.

Hmmmm, we’ll have to chec……OK.

We flew into Tokyo and made our way to Mt. Bandai. We spent a few days hiking, canoeing, and discovering vending machine delicacies such as waffle ice cream sandwiches with students and leaders from Misawa and Yakota Air Force bases.

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After camp we spent some time in Misawa:

 

 

We then made our way down to Sendai and caught some views of Okama Crater near the summit of Mt. Zao:

 

 

Oh no…here it comes….brace yourself….an inspirational quote:

I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.

– Mary Anne Radmacher

 

Here’s to moonshine…..wait…yeah, that’s what I meant,

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Japan: Part 2 (Video)

 

Last week I shared some pictures from Japan.  This week,  you guessed it,  more pictures and a video.  I’ll just be quiet and post that stuff right now:  Continue reading

Japan

In the Spring of 2012 and 2013 Christi and I traveled to Japan.  It’s one of those places we always wanted to go to but never thought we would.  Then when we did, well, we liked it so much we had to go back.  And since I’m a firm believer that all good things come in trilogies (except arguably the Star Wars Prequels),  we hope to return again someday.

It’s a place simultaneously rooted in historical traditions and technological advancements.  Where city frenzy lives alongside countryside serenity.  The food deserves an entire website of its own,  but to summarize it in a single word:  yum.

Here’s an extremely random assortment of pics from both our trips combined: Continue reading