About 30 minutes at the service station I get stopped by the police. He looks worried, I tell him in my broken Japanese that I'm hitchhiking and there is no problem. Except for the fact that I have no idea where I am. He must have made a call because about the time he leaves my next ride shows up. A man about my age, traveling in the opposite direction that I'm trying to go says he'll give me a lift. It's these little moments that turn out to be some of my best stories.
He speaks English really really well, and asks if I'm in a hurry to get to my destination? I tell him no and his face lights up. I'm in for a real treat now. Dai Kannon is where I'm headed,which is in Kamaishi, sitting on the hilltop looking over the town.
Random people, Random places, and some of the best pictures I could imagine.
and now random facts...
In the year 2000, Pope John Paul II was named an "Honorary Harlem Globetrotter"
Ernest Vincent Wright wrote a novel "Gadsby" which contains over 50,000 words...none of them with the letter E!
Cheers
Derek
hate I didnt see you before you left. have a blast bro and be safe. Pictures are beautiful! Sounds like you are having a ball!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are having a blast so far and I am glad you haven't been locked up or anything. All the pics so far are beautiful. Sounds like you are making some good friends and hearing some interesting stories from the people you meet. Miss ya and take care. mandy
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures. How about some with you in them...so we can see your smiling face or your aching feet. Even with bad feet, it sounds like you meeting good people and having a great time. Get some good socks and moleskin for the blisters. Let them air out some of the time. That will help. Also try soaking in cold water. Have you been to the baths yet? Be careful if the feet are bleeding. Take of the little baby feet I remember. Love you, Mom
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