My legs still feel pretty sore right now. I love that feeling. I recommend that anyone who visits Japan and has hiked a mountain hike Fujisan. It has to be one of the most enjoyably remarkable events in my life. I tried to post some pics here, but the files are too big right now, so I have to figure that out. They will however be on my flickr site shortly.
There is one more thing…
I’ve never been very open about this before, but recently I realized there’s no reason not to be.
I carry my mother with me wherever I travel. She always wanted to see more of the world. And so when she passed away I made a pact with myself, knowing that I would travel, to take her to the many places she never got to see, and leave a part of her in the most beautiful places I can find, from the Adriatic, to the Island of Skye, the blue hills of India, and now the top of Mount Fuji. I guess I have decided to mention this because Fujisan is the best of places I have found so far. Here she will be met by many sunrises, and become a part of what has to be the most beautiful.
Those photos are gorgeous and breathtaking, and it’s even more moving that you were able to share this experience with your Mother. There’s not really anything that could be said that doesn’t sound trite or contrived, but that is beautiful.
Thanks for the photos. It’s always good to see you two having fun. Fujisan sounds wonderful –hope to see it some day. Love to you both.