Day Negative 3, August 21st, 2007
In and around Riegelsville, United States
Welcome all, if you're reading this then chances are I know you as family, friends or just in passing. I will be writing of my adventures overseas and posting pictures on this website for you all to see. I encourage comments and remarks so please say what you like!
To begin, My name is Jerod De Mara, and I will be traveling abroad to pursue my studies in Sapporo, Japan. Sapporo is the 4th largest city in Japan and, is located in Hokkaido, the northern most island of the archipelago. Luckily for me and non-residents alike, it is laid out as many western cities- that is to say in a grid rather then the confounding Tokyo setup (which was built confusing to slow down invading armies). Sapporo is sub-arctic and experiences mild summers, chilling winters, and from what I understand, a great deal of snow.
It goes without saying (but I will say it anyway) that I am very exited/nervous about the upcoming trip; hopefully this travel journal will give you an accurate portrayal of how I am feeling and what I am doing, so please enjoy! (pretty) soon to come are pictures and my first entry at some point.
Enjoy!
Jerod J. De Mara
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Ivy Boy
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1
Long Kyoto Nights
The final day of Kyoto was very eventful- we were able to see the 10 thousand torii and hike up and down the mountain on which they were built.&nbs... Continue reading »
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2
Osaka: The Daytrippers
We arrived in Osaka somewhat late off a late night train from kyoto and once again I was floored by the absolute size of osaka- towering sky scrape... Continue reading »
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3
Hey! It's Nara.
Nara, a former capitol of Japan was a short ride away from kyoto by train- and from what I have seen, nara was about as far away astetically from d... Continue reading »
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4
Better Late
Here is the official start of my trael journal, a little late due to circumstances that were beyond my control.
My trip started in Newark, Ne... Continue reading »
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5
The old city
Coming from a small town in pennsylvania with a whopping two traffick lights left me in absolute awe of hiroshima- towering buildings, unb... Continue reading »
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Hiroshima and Miyajima
One of the things that first attracted me to the BCA program was the tour of Honshu, the main island of Japan- our first stop on this tour was Hiro... Continue reading »
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A little time yet....
Hey Everybody,
I wanted to post a quick update before I actually begin the travel journal- These first few days have been very hectic and int... Continue reading »
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