Fuji

Im glad that I didn’t plan much for yesterday. Jet lag is a bitch.

Had a nice couple of walks around the town and ate a bowl of the local noodles. They’re quite good.

My hostel has a good view of the mountain at sunrise, and I actually got to see it. He has his own weather system and is frequently hiding.

Today, I’ll rent a bike and ride around the lake.

Tokyo and peanut butter

A match made in heaven?

Hear me out

The first thing I did when I got to my lodgings last night was drop off my bag and head right back out to the nearest grocery store.

I bought a jar of peanut butter like I always do when I’m going to be somewhere for a few days. In Asia, the peanut butter is usually Skippy. Not great, but okay.

A lot of places i stay have a free “breakfast,” which is usually white bread and the cheapest jam possible. Peanut butter improves the situation so much that it’s worth carrying the extra weight.

So, dear friends, consider this. You don’t need an airport limo pickup, or first class seats, or fancy meals, or a penthouse suite.

What you need to elevate your travel experience is simply a 5 dollar jar of Skippy.

Now, my Japan adventure can really begin

Day 46: O Outeiro to Santiago

Miles 12

Well, here I am again in Santiago, wondering where the time has gone. I arrived in good spirits and had a hamburger.

When pilgrims arrive, we go to the pilgrims’ office and collect our final credential stamp. This time the guy told me that my compostela (my certificate) would make a great beer mat. The last gal was being very respectful and serious. It takes all kinds, I guess.

Im looking forward to doing some shopping in Porto. I’ve had the exact same outfit on every day for a month. I really want to wear something that’s not a pink or blue t-shirt.

I’ve achieved something monumental. I made it 46 days with the same earplugs, eyemask, chapstick, and hankie.

I’ll go out later and stretch my legs. Now I’m off for a nap.

See you on the flip side.