Nikko (6/4-6/5)

On the train to Nikko (Brandon's head)

2009-06-02T06:51:41Z

Heather Meadows
On the train to Nikko (Brandon's head)

"Taboo desu!" The sign, just outside the Tochigi Railway Police office, has pictures that apparently indicate, "Don't smack the conductor, don't fondle women, and don't break the pay phones. ...

2009-02-22T13:15:14Z

Heather Meadows
"Taboo desu!" The sign, just outside the Tochigi Railway Police office, has pictures that apparently indicate, "Don't smack the conductor, don't fondle women, and don't break the pay phones. ...

Arrival in Nikko, looking out of the JR station entrance. James and a Japanese tourist are in this shot.

2009-02-22T13:09:35Z

Heather Meadows
Arrival in Nikko, looking out of the JR station entrance. James and a Japanese tourist are in this shot.

Looking out of the Nikko JR station entrance. Justin, Todd, and Jason. (Todd always liked to get a move on, already.)

2009-06-02T06:55:38Z

Heather Meadows
Looking out of the Nikko JR station entrance. Justin, Todd, and Jason. (Todd always liked to get a move on, already.)

The front of Nikko's JR station

2009-06-02T06:58:09Z

Heather Meadows
The front of Nikko's JR station

A bus station in Nikko

2009-06-02T06:53:31Z

Heather Meadows
A bus station in Nikko

Nikko's industry contrasted with the traditional shrines, temples, fountains, and gardens.

2009-06-04T10:22:41Z

Heather Meadows
Nikko's industry contrasted with the traditional shrines, temples, fountains, and gardens.

Nikko Youth Hostel, which has a nice spacious public bath (segregated by gender).

2009-06-04T10:31:19Z

Heather Meadows
Nikko Youth Hostel, which has a nice spacious public bath (segregated by gender).

James, Jason, and Justin in the youth hostel's parking lot (Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:51:21Z

Heather Meadows
James, Jason, and Justin in the youth hostel's parking lot (Nikko)

Looking from the hostel parking lot out towards the city (Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:34:58Z

Heather Meadows
Looking from the hostel parking lot out towards the city (Nikko)

Lounging around the...lounge (Nikko Youth Hostel)

2009-06-02T06:59:56Z

Heather Meadows
Lounging around the...lounge (Nikko Youth Hostel)

Out the window of my room in the hostel. I didn't have any roommates. (Nikko)

2009-06-02T07:02:18Z

Heather Meadows
Out the window of my room in the hostel. I didn't have any roommates. (Nikko)

My room in the hostel. I didn't have any roommates. (Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:49:33Z

Heather Meadows
My room in the hostel. I didn't have any roommates. (Nikko)

The day after we arrived, we headed down to Nikko to look at the Toshogu Shrine. I saw these flowers on the way.

2009-06-04T10:19:48Z

Heather Meadows
The day after we arrived, we headed down to Nikko to look at the Toshogu Shrine. I saw these flowers on the way.

We had to walk across that bridge to get over a creek. (Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:25:09Z

Heather Meadows
We had to walk across that bridge to get over a creek. (Nikko)

Here's the creek we crossed by way of the bridge in the previous picture. (Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:58:30Z

Heather Meadows
Here's the creek we crossed by way of the bridge in the previous picture. (Nikko)

Another picture of the creek. (Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:09:24Z

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Another picture of the creek. (Nikko)

Wildflowers and a marker proclaiming "E3". (Nikko)

2009-06-02T07:01:49Z

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Wildflowers and a marker proclaiming "E3". (Nikko)

Water, trees, and industry. (Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:50:46Z

Heather Meadows
Water, trees, and industry. (Nikko)

James, Justin, Brandon, Jason, and Inoue-sensei take a quick break at a scenic overlook. (Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:55:56Z

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James, Justin, Brandon, Jason, and Inoue-sensei take a quick break at a scenic overlook. (Nikko)

I don't remember who this is a statue of. We sat and ate ice cream near here. (Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:51:15Z

Heather Meadows
I don't remember who this is a statue of. We sat and ate ice cream near here. (Nikko)

As I recall, the trees (seen here towering over billboards for hotels and a "Steak House") are hundreds of years old. (Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:27:41Z

Heather Meadows
As I recall, the trees (seen here towering over billboards for hotels and a "Steak House") are hundreds of years old. (Nikko)

Brandon, Jason, and James. We were starting to show signs of fatigue. (Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:22:18Z

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Brandon, Jason, and James. We were starting to show signs of fatigue. (Nikko)

Justin and Inoue-sensei. Ice cream = good. (Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:51:59Z

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Justin and Inoue-sensei. Ice cream = good. (Nikko)

On our way to the shrines and temples, we passed alongside this river. I love shots like this. The beauty and power of nature, alongside man's attempts to tame, or at least coexist. (Nikko)

2009-02-22T13:10:54Z

Heather Meadows
On our way to the shrines and temples, we passed alongside this river. I love shots like this. The beauty and power of nature, alongside man's attempts to tame, or at least coexist. (Nikko)

A mini-shrine (Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:51:50Z

Heather Meadows
A mini-shrine (Nikko)

At this point, I was too fatigued to go on. This trip was very hard on me, because I was out of shape. I gave James my camera and he went on with the others to take pictures; Todd stayed wit ...

2009-06-04T10:27:43Z

Heather Meadows
At this point, I was too fatigued to go on. This trip was very hard on me, because I was out of shape. I gave James my camera and he went on with the others to take pictures; Todd stayed wit ...

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:23:45Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:55:06Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:22:49Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:27:35Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-02T07:06:32Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:44:34Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - the see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil monkeys! - Nikko)

2009-02-22T13:13:10Z

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(Taken by James - the see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil monkeys! - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:31:19Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:22:33Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:27:26Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:54:14Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:54:58Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:23:45Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:58:27Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

(Taken by James - I love this shot. Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:17:03Z

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(Taken by James - I love this shot. Nikko)

(Taken by James - Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:48:29Z

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(Taken by James - Nikko)

Around this point, I joined back up with the guys and retrieved my camera. Todd and Jason went off on a long hike. (Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:22:58Z

Heather Meadows
Around this point, I joined back up with the guys and retrieved my camera. Todd and Jason went off on a long hike. (Nikko)

Inoue-sensei (Nikko)

2009-06-04T10:15:31Z

Heather Meadows
Inoue-sensei (Nikko)

Heather Meadows' photo

2009-06-02T06:56:23Z

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Heather Meadows' photo

2009-06-04T10:26:30Z

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Heather Meadows' photo

2009-06-04T10:21:52Z

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Heather Meadows' photo

2009-06-02T06:55:53Z

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Heather Meadows' photo

2009-06-04T10:20:24Z

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James, and some trees. I've always been fond of this picture for some reason. (Nikko)

2009-06-02T07:00:37Z

Heather Meadows
James, and some trees. I've always been fond of this picture for some reason. (Nikko)

Heather Meadows' photo

2009-06-02T06:55:07Z

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Heather Meadows' photo

2009-06-04T11:06:50Z

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Heather Meadows' photo

2009-06-02T07:04:27Z

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Heather Meadows' photo

2009-06-04T10:17:21Z

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Finally it was time to go. We met up at the train station and reserved our seats.

2009-06-04T10:20:56Z

Heather Meadows
Finally it was time to go. We met up at the train station and reserved our seats.

While waiting for our train, Inoue-sensei, Brandon and I went down the street to an Internet cafe. (Nikko)

2009-06-02T06:56:52Z

Heather Meadows
While waiting for our train, Inoue-sensei, Brandon and I went down the street to an Internet cafe. (Nikko)

While waiting for our train, Inoue-sensei, Brandon and I went down the street to an Internet cafe. We all checked our email, and I had this blueberry parfait. You may recognize it... (Nikk ...

2009-06-02T06:52:52Z

Heather Meadows
While waiting for our train, Inoue-sensei, Brandon and I went down the street to an Internet cafe. We all checked our email, and I had this blueberry parfait. You may recognize it... (Nikk ...