Jaunting in Japan with Lesley and Sara

Day Minus 21: Preparation and anticipation

There’s a lot of paperwork when you do a self-guided walk: 56 pages of the walking guidebook; 16 pages summarising the day-to-day itinerary and transport options; and 12 pages giving information about the trail. So Lesley and i thought this was a good reason to get together for a coffee, and plough through the documents.

There’s also 24 pages of the Tourist’s Language Book, so i will be able to ask where i can find an animation character goods shop (!), the police station, and most importantly, the 100-yen shop; or I can ask for my yakitori without coriander!!!

The book is a bit outdated, having been published in 2012, so it still tells me how to ask ” Do you take travellers’ cheques”!

Anyway, we fly out tonight, and i’m just testing that you are receiving us. We’ll see you in the trail.


Comments

11 responses to “nakasendo 2024”

  1. Samantha Coates Avatar
    Samantha Coates

    Received and understood! Good luck Suss!

  2. Angie Lipman Avatar
    Angie Lipman

    Have a wonderful holiday and come home safely
    Love you lots xxxxx

  3. Suzanne Jones Avatar
    Suzanne Jones

    Sar

    Wishing you and Lesley very happy & safe travels!!!

    Please give her my best wishes.

  4. Coming through loud and clear…

  5. paula tardy Avatar
    paula tardy

    How Wonderful to see YOU Sara :))

    Off on yet another Fabulous Adventure.
    Thanks so very much for taking us with you.

    Luv U – have FUN!!!!! xxxxx.

  6. Betsy Lang Avatar
    Betsy Lang

    Receiving u loud and clear. Have a great trip. Hope the storm hasn’t played too much havoc with your departure.

  7. Jennifer Aldred Avatar
    Jennifer Aldred

    Yes, looking forward to hearing about this adventure.

  8. Robyn McMillan Avatar
    Robyn McMillan

    Have a great trip Sar, looking forward to your posts!

  9. Deb Grogan Avatar
    Deb Grogan

    Bon Voyage! いい旅行を

  10. Lisa Tiernan Avatar
    Lisa Tiernan

    Looking forward to following your footsteps!
    Happy trails from Lisa in Samarkand!

  11. Sally Cohen Avatar
    Sally Cohen

    Got it! Have a great trip. xx