Friday, March 16, 2012

Looks like an adventure


I like road trips, so when wifey says how about this one, I can only say "OK!"

Yes, I spotted the water, so am planning mods to the car.


Apparently there are some very impressive bridges en route, looking something just like this


Japan, very exciting!

4 comments:

Rob said...

Hi Alex, I cycled most of this route last June! Looks like you'll be taking the Shimanami Kaido, which is absolutely beautiful. Amazing views, hope you get time to see some of the islands between Imabari and Onomichi, although the route back along Honshu also has some great places to visit too (Miyajima is a must!) Here's a link with some info. in English which you may find useful, but hope you enjoy the trip. If you have any questions or want more info, please fire away! Cheers, Rob.

http://www.city.onomichi.hiroshima.jp/english/kanko/shimanami/shimanami.html

Unknown said...

Hi Rob,

Thanks for the pointer, I can see I need to do some serious preparation, there is soooo much to see and do!

the islands around Japan are so special, and it's hard to write about or photograph well, you really just have to be there and soak it all up! I hope I'm talking figuratively ;)

We were taken around Miyajima by friends on our last holiday here, before moving over. I recall a dear ate my map! :)

OK, reading first, and questions l8ta. Have a great weekend and ta!

Rob said...

Hi Alex, agree with your comments. When are you going on this trip? If you happen to be passing through Kitakyushu on the way home, I'd be glad to meet up and show you a few of the sites around Moji if it fits in with your schedule, especially if it was a weekend. Also, like your description and explanation on the "Matsukaze for lunch" post! cheers, Rob.

Unknown said...

Rob, apologies for the delay, I was called out yesterday at short notice. Quite pleasantly really as I got a slap up 3 course meal out of it, at Owatari in Kitsuki. Absolutely wonderful food!

Well we have now confirmed that we can take time off, so only the itinerary fine tuning remains.

I'll tell you our plans as they firm up, and would love to meet up if we can coordinate it :-)

Alex

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