In Chichibu (the mountains that are the only thing worth mention in Saitama) there are plenty of places to get your nature on. I've been there in the past and I went again this year to get away from the oppressive heat and boredom in Gyoda. The pictures are nothing much, especially to those back home who are used to seeing trees and streams every day. You can, however, see a few pictures of me and get a look at how much I've aged in a mere two years since coming here. It's quite remarkable, really ... and kinda shitty.

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*very jealous*
it looks so peaceful, not like here at all.
and i especially like the moth licking you... getting in touch with nature, eh?
Posted by: Nina | August 23, 2006 9:15 AM
That wasn't actually me the moth was licking ... I'd taken off my clothes to go swimming (not naked, mind you) and apparently the moth really liked blue things.
Posted by: Justin | August 23, 2006 1:54 PM
These are wonderful! They remind me of the Ravine. And not another person in sight, except you.
Posted by: ma | August 23, 2006 7:29 PM
Those are amazingly serene and gorgeous shots ... and I don't think you look like you have aged in a bad way at all. In fact ya look exactly the same to me!
Posted by: Michelle | August 24, 2006 9:39 AM