Going to Japan with the Governor

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Intermission

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Wednesday was the halfway point of our time at ARI. Sometimes it feels like we have been here a long time and sometimes just a few days. Long-term volunteers (those serving at least two months) get two days off for each month, and this weekend we took two days off to make a four-day holiday.

We went to Tokyo and from there made a day trip to Mt. Fuji. We stayed in the lively Shinjuku area at a hotel notable for Godzilla climbing on it.

Our hotel was easy to spot.
Even the hotel elevators were dangerous.

We saw two movies at the multiplex in the same building as the hotel – One Battle After Another and Kokuho (with English subtitles). Kokuho is Japan’s submission for Best International Feature Film in the next Academy Awards. 10/10 would recommend both.

We did a lot of hiking around Mt. Fuji and actually some saw of it at the end of day.

Mt. Fuji.
Mt. Fuji is supposed to be a dramatic backdrop but it was clouded over when we visited this pagoda.
Samurai hiker.

We did some needed shopping, saw some sights, and ate some good meals.

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Nagi ramen shop. Ten seats and a line to get in down the alley.
Tokyo as far as the eye can see, and much further.

It was a nice respite, but it also was nice to get back to the quiet country of ARI.

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    Those are some fantastic photos; the tight alleyway for ramen noodles made me cringe – and the photos of your hike were so beautiful. I can’t believe you are 1/2 way through. What an amazing adventure!
    Sending lots of good energy,
    Joy

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