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Blog: My own personal hell; Hyougo, the land of bakeries Part 1
Date: November 21st 2009

Let me just start off by saying that this trip almost didn't happen. The week prior to this I had the flu and was not allowed to leave my apartment until the Saturday that my trip was scheduled for. But if you know me, you know I wouldn't let some stupid flu keep me from doing what I want to do (especially considering I had already paid a truckload of money for my train tickets!) Saturday, N ... read more







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