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Since it was a nice day and we didn’t want to spend much money, we decided to go cycling today.  We had brunch at nice little bakery / cafe and then cycled out to Konouzan-Toshogu Shrine.  It is located on a small mountain / hill overlooking the ocean.  There is a very long winding staircase with 1159 stairs!  Here’s a picture from the top.

Unfortunately, it’s a little difficult to distinguish between the water and the sky.  Between the ocean and the buildings is the road I drive along to work.  The cycling road is between the road and the ocean.

Here are some pictures around the shrine:

Here’s a picture of a tree that people stick coins into the bark for good luck.  I’m sure there is a story behind this, but I don’t know it.  (Don’t worry - I didn’t waste any of my precious coins on this).

It was a cloudy day, so the visibility wasn’t so good.  I hope to return during the winter and take some better pictures.

It was a beautiful day today so I finally got around to fixing the flat tire on my mountain bike.  After my morning class, I decided to check out more of the cycling road along the ocean during my 3-hour lunch break.

It was about 11 am, so I didn’t expect much activity, but I was pleasantly surprised…

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There is a cycling path that runs between a highway and the ocean.  I can actually ride past the university along this path.  I have only done it once so far, but hope to cycle to work at least once a week in the future.  Perhaps Fridays will be cycle to work day.

It has a catchy name, doesn’t it?  On a clear day, I will have to ride from end to end and take some pictures to share with you.