Yakushima (Part 2) – Kagoshima, Japan
5 soggy but glorious days hiking in Yakushima. Rain comes with the territory, I felt like Totoro was waiting with me at the bus stop.
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Giant ancient cedar trees, misty forests, hiking trails that disappear into the fog, mythical looking deers and monkeys, a Princess Mononoke sighting? Welcome to Yakushima.
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Ah, Shikoku… It felt like every winding curve we drove round revealed some spectacular view of a valley, or river, or ocean.
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The sun is working my Shikoku tan while I work the pedals on my rental bike. With fresh breeze in my face and unreal views of the Seto Inland sea, Shimanami Kaido is 70km of absolute pure cycling bliss.
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I get off the train and start jogging. Looking over my left shoulder I see the glow of the sun sinking quickly between buildings. A group of girls laughing are running in the same direction, we’re all trying to catch the sunset at Meotoiwa.
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