spotty car

Have a very Kentucky Christmas!

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December 10th 2011
The first snows arrived this week, and although it was exciting to see my car covered in a dusting of snow, and the surrounding mountain peaks all white, I was glad they only lasted the morning - I expect in a few weeks we'll have tons, and I still need to get out marathon training this weekend. Luckily I got my snow tires fitted last week - although they don't look that different to me. I ... read more

Asia » Japan » Nagano

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more