For the last day of the 2023 new year’s break, Kangaeroo and Co. headed up to the delightful Mount Takao in Hachioji.
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Leaving late in the morning, a short trip by bus and train had us at the foot of the mountain.
A healthy walk of little over an hour had Kangaeroo at the peak.
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Normally, Mount Takao affords an amazing view of Mount Fuji.
But this time, the clouds that frequently cover the iconic Japanese mountain won the day, but the view was still magnificent.
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A bowl of soba noodles on the top of the mountain, then back down the hill, this time catching a chairlift.
And also copping a view of Kangaeroo Corner (perhaps?) from up on high.
Went shopping and was still home before the sun went down.
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Didn’t stop an anxious night of worry about how I am going to be harassed after going back to work.
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