Travelling mercies

Still along the Eichizen coast, Sea of Japan.

Beautiful and delicious food.

The ides of March, not too bad for off season travels.

Great sites to remember when Dan heads to work next week in Tokyo city.

So far the passing squalls have just made us greatful for our jackets and every bit of sun that breaks through.

Hey, how impressive is this potty training scene in a roadside public toilet.

Just at a city entrance an amazing bird sanctuary.

Thinking of Dirk and the Owl who returned to Kaslo just as he left.

These rice paddies are right on the other side of the road from the bird sanctuary, and the paddies go right up to the city buildings. There must be some kind law or expectation about farmers being able to use every bit of arable land for fields.

Found several bikes ways, this one protected by bamboo, down a beside a  canal with secret little pathways for boat owners.

All day spent riding on the coastal side of the Japanese Alps. Thinking of so many at home in our beloved Selkirks and Purcells.