My sister came to visit us for 2 weeks. She
is quite an energetic woman, so we have been busy walking, cycling and running
(she is training for marathon in Kosice, Slovakia).
Of course it also means a lot of traveling and
photos. Good for you guys….
The next day after her arrival, we went to
climb Mt. Fuji (3776m). We did the full Japanese climb, which means going to
see the sunrise from the peak. We booked beforehand a plan with one travel
company. It was cheap and great. The price included bus fee from Tokyo to Fuji
5th station, night at the lodge, dinner and breakfast and spa after
the climb on the way back to Tokyo, plus 2 discount tickets for lunch at 5th
station. 1 person – about 10.000 Yen (80 GBP). Sugooooooooooi.
After arriving to the 5th
station, we had lunch and got ready for the climb, greeted the Gods at the
shrine and climbed from up to 8th station where we stayed for the
night. We were very lucky with the weather, no strong wind, and some light
clouds, to protect us from the sun rays. Just perfect.
At the lodge we were all quite tired, so
after the dinner, which was of course rice and curry, we all went to bed.
Unfortunately, there was one man, who snored so loud, it was impossible to
sleep. God bless him, so many people hated him.
So after bad sleep with little oxygen we
continued our climb at about 2am in the morning. I must say, it was very strange;
cause on the path was so many people that sometimes it was impossible to climb.
It was like the whole nation decided to climb there. I have never experienced
such a thing in my life. But hey….. Japanese style. What a culture.
On the top…. No clouds …. Just cold wind…..
and the sunrise….
And of course .... hundreds of happy Japanese people.....
On the way back down....
The guide in the bus said, that we are all very lucky, cause it was the best weather in the whole season.....
After the spa in a nice onsen we went to Tokyo, had dinner and then finally back home.
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