Japan Summer of Peace, Love, Festivals, Beer, Mountains, and Rock and Roll


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August 12th 2006
Published: November 15th 2006
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The temperature heats up, the humidity is on overdrive, and all the students are off for the summer. As for me, what summer vacation? Although no students are at school and there is nothing for me to do, I have to be there! I could be traversing the many incredible destinations in Asia, yet I guess instead it has been a summer of saving money, and relaxing in Hiroshima. So, what did I do to fi... Read Full Entry



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Peace from CaliforniaPeace from California
Peace from California

Mine and Brian's lantern
HiroshimaHiroshima
Hiroshima

What this city is famous for...not necessarily a good thing!
Etajima Summer CampEtajima Summer Camp
Etajima Summer Camp

My first time as a solo teacher
Fuji Round 2Fuji Round 2
Fuji Round 2

Here I go...again. What was I thinking!
Fuji Round 2Fuji Round 2
Fuji Round 2

Lisa and I at the fifth station
My Hiking CrewMy Hiking Crew
My Hiking Crew

Lisa and I with our Indian boys
Christmas lights?Christmas lights?
Christmas lights?

Nope, just hikers up the mountain...ridiculous lines!
The Summit AgainThe Summit Again
The Summit Again

It felt pretty cool to be up there again
Authentic Fuji BeerAuthentic Fuji Beer
Authentic Fuji Beer

Nothing says victory like a nice cold beer at high altitude
The Way DownThe Way Down
The Way Down

Honestly, much harder than the way up
FujiFuji
Fuji

It looms in the distance...twice I have conquered you!
Japanese Beer GardensJapanese Beer Gardens
Japanese Beer Gardens

One reason why I LOVE summer!
Jet Leavers PartyJet Leavers Party
Jet Leavers Party

Two of my closest and TALLEST friends, Lisa and Jane. Even in heels they tower over me!
Jet Leavers PartyJet Leavers Party
Jet Leavers Party

We got lost and these guys were helping us get to the after party
The token drunk business menThe token drunk business men
The token drunk business men

Whenever we are out for the night, we somehow come across a group of japanese business men to take a photo with. Its become sort of a hobby.



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