Saturday, December 30, 2017

Seasons Greetings


Every year in December and January I take advantage of the cheap travel provided by the Seishun 18 train ticket and head off for a walk or two. This year was no different.


I took the early morning train from the local station and headed up the Gonokawa River towards Hiroshima. The line will be closing in March of 2018 so this was probably the last time I will be taking this particular train.


When the sun comes up an hour or two later the train is up around kasabuchi and the winter mists filling the valley begins to burn off, making for pretty scenes.


I'm not sure how many people ever read this blog, but to those of you who do, seasons greetings to you and yours.........


Posted by Ojisanjake at 1:24 AM
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17 comments:

  1. LenardDecember 30, 2017 at 4:17 AM

    Oh! How wonderful! ♥
    Have a great year ahead and of course Happy Birthday (soon!) ♥
    Live long and prosper my Friend!

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    1. OjisanjakeDecember 30, 2017 at 4:25 PM

      Hi Lena.....hope you are well...... all the best for 2018.... maybe we will see you ver here

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  2. John DougillDecember 30, 2017 at 11:33 AM

    Thank you for reporting on your travels and for the wonderful pictures. May the road open up for you throughout 2018...

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    1. OjisanjakeDecember 30, 2017 at 4:26 PM

      Cheers John..... maybe when I am walking through Kyoto in the spring we may finally meet. best wishes for 2018

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  3. Tony GibbDecember 30, 2017 at 2:55 PM

    Hi Jake,

    I never miss an episode and go through each with considerable interest and pleasure. Sorry if I haven't provided feedback.
    Season's greetings to you and yours also.
    Regards

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    1. OjisanjakeDecember 30, 2017 at 4:26 PM

      Hi Tony... good to hear from you.... I will get round to repkying to your email :).... till then safe travels in 2018

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  4. JoeDecember 30, 2017 at 5:00 PM


    Mr Davies
    Happy New Year to you.
    Thanks for the blog.
    I just finished following along with your Kyushu series on Japan Visitor
    We hope to be in Japan this March and follow some of your paths
    Have a great year

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    1. OjisanjakeJanuary 1, 2018 at 1:53 PM

      Hi Joe.... Ive started another walk around Kyushu, this time on the Fudo Myo pilgrimage, so our paths may cross. Let me know if you want any info to help your plan

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  5. Janet HeineckDecember 30, 2017 at 6:32 PM

    Dear Jake, Greetings from Seattle. Many thanks for your posts with their beautiful photos and descriptions of the places your walks take you, places I will never see in person. Best of health and happy walking in 2018. Janet

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  6. david joynerDecember 30, 2017 at 9:56 PM

    Seasons greetings and Happy New Year Jake!

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    1. OjisanjakeJanuary 1, 2018 at 4:57 PM

      reetings david and best wishes to you and your family

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  7. Ballard BorichDecember 31, 2017 at 1:02 AM

    There are always more of us reading than there are of us commenting.
    In the case of your blog. Well... it already seems complete.
    I do enjoy it. Well done sir.

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  8. JoeJanuary 1, 2018 at 11:26 AM

    Happy New Year
    Thank you for your work

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 2, 2018 at 12:25 AM

    From myself and all the other anonymous lurkers who've read and appreciated your blog for many years. Thanks, seasons greetings, and happy new years.

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  10. BobnRitaJanuary 4, 2018 at 9:52 AM

    seasons greetings and thank you for your great contribution.

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