When we looked at the dates for this holiday, we looked at all the information we could find, doing what we could to avoid typhoon season and the main holiday periods in Japan, such as Golden Week at the end of April into May. But, we somehow missed that we would be here for the … More Day 18 – It’s Sports’ Day Weekend.
One thing that is rather lovely about being in the campervan, is going to bed wonderfully early, as both of us would rather be up with the lark, rather than try to stay awake. After finding last night’s park-up by the beach, we were lulled by the waves and were asleep before 9pm, looking forward … More Day 15 – Well that’s windy
We woke this morning, realising that 2 weeks ago, we were at Heathrow and boarding a plane to fly out for this adventure. We were nervous, excited, a little bit worried and really not sure how we would get on. Now, 2 weeks have flown by, and Japan is already under our skin, with all … More Day 14 – What? 2 weeks already!
After yesterday’s lovely ride around the lakes, we decided to stay another night and head off, on the bikes, to explore in the opposite direction. It was just so lovely to be able to ride again, especially as we haven’t really been on the bikes since finishing our cycle down through France, just over a … More Day 13 – Another day, another bike ride.
Our little parking spot by the lake last night was wonderfully quiet, and apart from being disturbed by a few rain showers and a quickening wind, we slept like logs again. We sat with our morning coffee, down by the boats, watching the herons fishing and the ducks bobbing past. It was a very serene … More Day 12 …. Cycling and Monkeys
We had the best night’s sleep to date, last night. The parking spot was incredibly quiet, and the gentle patter of rain on the roof of the van lulled us into a deep sleep. When we woke this morning, the Raccoon Dogs were howling in the hills around us, and the rain was still falling … More Day 11 – Apparently the views are magnificent
We had the best night’s sleep to date, last night. The parking spot was incredibly quiet, and the gentle patter of rain on the roof of the van lulled us into a deep sleep. When we woke this morning, the Raccoon Dogs were howling in the hills around us, and the rain was still falling … More Day 11 – Apparently the views are magnificent
After time ran away with us yesterday, we arrived at our parking spot in the dark, after the 2 we had planned to use were chained off. It was a small spot, and it sloped in every possible direction, so we had an uncomfortable night, feeling as if we were slipping down the bed, every … More Day 10 – Rainy day exploring
After stopping at Magome-Juku last night, we wandered in this morning for a coffee from the excellent coffee shop there, before heading on again. Last night, over supper, we had decided to head North-West, making our way to see the spectacular castle of Gujo Hachiman, in its stunning position high above the town that has … More Day 9 – Waterfalls and an incredible castle.
After yesterday’s heavy evening rain, we woke this morning to sunshine and cloud, with a promised nice day ahead. We’d obviously timed it well, as today we had decided to walk a stretch of the Nakasendo Trail, from Tsumago-Juku to Magome-Juku and back. There is a real benefit from campervan life and that is enjoying … More Day 8 – Walking the Nakasendo Trail
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