We went, we saw, we conquered!

Yesterday afternoon, the three amigos returned to their respective homes tired, a bit smelly but full of great memories. The week-long trek through the Japanese Alps was without doubt a super success. As we take a few days to decompress, I’m sure each of us will reflect on our journey and recount with fondness the [...]

Day 4 – arrived in Norikura. A…

Day 4 – arrived in Norikura. A beautful clear day, 2 mountain passes, 1 briefly uncooperative road construction worker. Tomorrow Kamikochi.

Norikura and tbe Northern alps

Today was a short 43km ride from Yabuhara to Norikura. short but full of pleasant surprises. After trudging up the first hill of the day, Lowell and I raced at full speed down the mountain when suddenly we were flagged down by two cyclist heading uphill. Behind them was a convertible with a sound and [...]

The Final Countdown

Team JapanC2C

I should be taking my own advice and getting a good night’s sleep but I’m still packing and wanted to post this photo before we go tomorrow morning. We wouldn’t be able to do this without the support of our wonderful better halves. So a big thank you to them! We will [...]