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February 13th 2007
Published: March 5th 2007
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With every passing experience in Japan I seem to learn something new about the culture. Last week as my friend Casey and I hitch hiked our way down to Nagasaki and Kumamoto we learned just how generous and kind Japanese people can be. With a 3-day weekend to entertain us, but limited spending funds, we decided our best bet for an adventure would be to hitch hike to our destination. DAY 1: ... Read Full Entry



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Lisa Van Muyen
Lisa Van Muyen
Lisa Van Muyen
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it solely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." -Mark Twain Hey everyone! I have started this journal in order to keep you informed of my adventures in Japan, as well as my travels throughout Asia. ... full info
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Kumamoto Castle at nightKumamoto Castle at night
Kumamoto Castle at night
Our sole purpose of visiting Kumamoto was to see the castle so I was pretty excited that we were able to make it to Kumamoto early enough to see it lit up, it definitly added to my excitment of seeing it the following morning.
A beautiful view of a beautiful castleA beautiful view of a beautiful castle
A beautiful view of a beautiful castle
Welcome to Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
View of Kumamoto City from the castleView of Kumamoto City from the castle
View of Kumamoto City from the castle
Casey, Isaac, and I at the top of Kumamoto CastleCasey, Isaac, and I at the top of Kumamoto Castle
Casey, Isaac, and I at the top of Kumamoto Castle
Isaac was the best possible guide for this castle. He was born and raised in Kumamoto, so he had studied the history of the area numerous times.
Voila! Kumamoto Castle!Voila! Kumamoto Castle!
Voila! Kumamoto Castle!
Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto PrefectureKumamoto Castle, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Guarding the castle... and of course poising for the odd photoGuarding the castle... and of course poising for the odd photo
Guarding the castle... and of course poising for the odd photo
Casey and I with Mrs Yamasaki and friendCasey and I with Mrs Yamasaki and friend
Casey and I with Mrs Yamasaki and friend
Mrs Yamasaki was very kind. She was also quite eager to make English-speaking friends. I guess that's why she offered to drive us to a service area on a toll route... in the opposite direction of where she was going! LOL, she was a very nice lady (we exchanged e-mails), and we were grateful for her kindness.
The Shimonoseki BridgeThe Shimonoseki Bridge
The Shimonoseki Bridge
It was a beautiful time of day for a pit stop here.
View of Shimonoseki View of Shimonoseki
View of Shimonoseki
The craziest guys ever!The craziest guys ever!
The craziest guys ever!
These guys were a blast! Although they initially couldn't drive us due to a shortage of seat space they soon fixed that by "Rock, Paper, Scissor"-ing someone into the trunk! Haha! Casey and I obviously insisted that we could get another drive at first, but after realising what fun these guys were we couldn't turn down their offer. Funniest 2 hour car ride ever. If you think [i] karaoke [/i] bars are fun, you should have been in this car! [i] Hey Mickey your so fine, your so fine you blow my mind... [/i]
The Perfect c.d. case to sum up our weekend adventure: "Happy Drive" c.d.The Perfect c.d. case to sum up our weekend adventure: "Happy Drive" c.d.
The Perfect c.d. case to sum up our weekend adventure: "Happy Drive" c.d.



5th March 2007

Jessica
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Wow!
So that is probably the bravest thing I would never do! What a fantastic adventure...you have a great way of making everything a good time!
5th March 2007

Mom
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Looks like another AMAZING adventure ! CAN'T WAIT for our trip over there.
6th March 2007

aunt mary
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Looks like you had a great time by the pic's. Happy faces. What a good idea to hitch hike. Great way to travel on a budget. lol a.m.
7th March 2007

aunt elizabeth
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Both you and Casey know how to have a good time. It sounded like another wonderful adventure. I got lost just reading your journal. Take good care. a.e
19th April 2007

scott ewen
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crazy
i'm jealous, you guys are still at it, traveling, flying, and hitchhiking around asia.....meanwhile vicky and i are back to the grind of real life! Great blogs!

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