Fuji beat me to a pulp, but I had the last laugh!

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September 15th 2010

Published: September 22nd 2010

I'm a broken man. Fuji literally pile-drived me so hard that, not only am I still amazingly sore a few days later, NEW problems are popping up (like awful stomach aches and immense back pain) that I can only attribute to Fuji's masterful art of kicking my ass. But I have the last laugh, Fuji! I have pictures and videos of the sunrise that I took while standing atop your lifeless (but still active... Read Full Entry

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22nd September 2010

Beverly & Cliff
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Congratulatons
Your report is so descriptive we could feel the cold and your sore muscles. What a great experience. Are you planning to do it again soon? Love your blogs. Thanks, Cliff and Beverly

23rd September 2010

Jim Breeden
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What an amazing experience, Rowan. Not just a physical ordeal, but a challenge of will and spirit. You may have gotten your ass kicked, but you still came out on top. Would love to hear of more of your adventures over Christmas. Jim

27th September 2010

Laurie Douglas
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Why "awesome" was coined
Dear Rowan, Thank you for your blog, for sharing some of this life-changing experience w/ us, and particularly for the inspiring account and pictures of your Fuji trek! You met the mountain, dude! We miss you so much, but we are learning about you and about your new home from your words and photos. Lots of love, Laurie, Euge and Clara

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