31 December 2013

Day 7 Brompton Japan 2013

Its been a long time since the last post ! Today is last day of 2013 .
Happy New Year to all ! ^-^

After a good rest at the Ryokan, we plan to go to Magome postal town.
its another very well preserved postal town to visit, in fact it has been
done up quite a bit by the Mayor in that area & serve as a tourist attraction
as well as an education site for Japanese school children.

Once that's done, we'll take bus downhill to take a train ride to Nagoya city
where we will rest for the night at Toyoko Inn Hotel.



First to Arrive at Breakfast Area with no one at sight.
there are many other guests to cater. Tascha & Kris not having.
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My Japanese Breakfast. its not as good & elaborate as the one i had at Narai's Minshuku.
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A Small pond at centre of Ryokan.

In the pond are the Japanese Ayu fish. Japanese outdoor enthusiast like
to catch them on outdoor trips to BBQ & enjoy with Japanese Beer.
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a quick wake up call visit to kris's room
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Getting ready to move out !
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Its chilly this morning !! last shot with river before we go .
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Going up hill !! too steep, we push our bike all the way ! LoL
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Met a friendly dog outside a remote home.
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Kris love dogs !!
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Me too !!
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More uphill ! but i'm pretty cool abt it. like a nice sunday walk.
its cool & quiet up here. very little cars too.
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Passing by the Naka Sendo ancient merchant route.
we did not take this route due to fully loaded Bromptons.
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At least i got a good picture with it !!
Maybe i'll comeback one day. this area is very good hiking experience!
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"Wa lao eh ! Are we reaching soon ?! I going to die oredi !! "
Kris complaints.


Wahahaha... Kris really hated me, with love, for bringing both of them up hill
pushing the fully loaded Brompton for 2:30 Hrs !
But we really have no choice! Cos that's the only way to Magome Town besides
taking the Ancient Merchant Route which is pebbled.

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Finally reach the peak of mountain road !
Prep up for the 10 min fast downhill ride !! 
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Yeah ! we arrived at Magome & survived the gruelling
long uphill bike pushing !
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Some school girls greeting us from behind above us .
they must be intrigued by our cycling in this region with a German girl.
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Rewarded with a beautiful view !
Magome is just at right hand corner of picture
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it reads, " Nakasendo Magome " :)
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" How can u miss not taking me desu !? "
Brompton seems to say.
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Team shot with full bloom flowers 
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Nice big house !!
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Ok, enough of photo taking ! Let's go into the town oredi !!
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As u can see, its a well done up place
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Some shops.
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Wishing it was my place.
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A souvenir shop
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Dropping by for Japanese Lunch.
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Feel of the Restaurant
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Couple shot.
Memories of our Lunch. That is an Ayu fish i mentioned
before swimming in the Ryokan's pond. It was deliciously soft !
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Moving on ! i like this picture desu !
A Brompton in Magome
Another lovely shot ! probably the best for this day !!
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Reaching the bottom of the sloped Magome town.
our bus stop is just on the right where i snap this picture.
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Haha ! only manage to get this picture cos we were
late for the bus & rushing thru things.
Shot 1 from bus ride
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Shot 2 from bus ride
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Yeah ! right on time for train ride to Nagoya !
@ Nakatsugawa train station
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Pretty empty train cabin. this is typical cabin design.
compare to our MRT, got cushion seats !! LoL
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We also want a picture !! * so messy !! *
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Toilet Break at Nagoya station. Love this picture too !
Very traveller like ! with a bit Indiana Jones feel.
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Orientating our general direction to look for
our pre-booked hotel stay,
Nagoya is very bicycle friendly city too !
these lanes are dedicated to cyclist.
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Walking about the city at night.
Whatz dat on the left !? Wahahaha....
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Encountered an up & coming band doing a public performance
to promote their debut launch. They are so good ! i enjoyed it !

 Video link to Band Performance.

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Another picture of the Nagoya night city scape.
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Back to Hotel to rest for the day.
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Typical Japanese hotel toilet design.
Good Night Evyone ! Until tomoro !! See ya again !! ^_^




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