13 08/09
09:55

Climbing Fujisan #4 The Experience

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Climbing Mt. Fuji was, in a word, veryveryverytough. The view from the top though, simply spectacular. I’ve been meaning to make the climb ever since I came to Japan. Been meaning to do it for 5 years now. So why now? I went on the 8th night, a day after I submitted my doctoral dissertation. It felt like the perfect time, a now-or-never situation. And so, I went.

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09 08/09
06:27

Climbing Fujisan #3 View from the top

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Here’s a peek at what the world looks like from Fujisan’s summit. Will post more photos when I get back. The sky in the morning was just incredible!

08 08/09
14:45

Climbing Fujisan #2 Nourishment

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Picked up some supplies at the local convenience store. Should last me the night I hope. The night and a little breakfast. ^^.

08 08/09
09:58

Climbing Fujisan #1 Gear

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Going to conquer Mt Fuji today! There’s where I want to be tomorrow morning for the sunrise! Pray with me for good weather. ^^. I went shopping with my climbing buddies last week. Want to take a look at some of the gear I bought?

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03 08/09
00:01

Oxygen and Socks

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Went looking for some hiking gear today at mont bell. Planning to climb Fuji san sometime in the very near future. ^^. I took a look at oxygen products. Figured I’ll probably just carry a can. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. But I just didn’t realize that it came in 3 different forms; solid, gaseous and liquid.

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