Thank you Kevin! I sign up for next touring in advance.

I sense that writing this may have been cathartic?! Well done for getting through the ordeal. Hopefully the home comforts made it feel worthwhile within a reasonable time. I doubt it will put you off another trip!

It's truly a case of "be careful what you wish for"!

Thank you for the kind thoughts! We owe you guys for your solid routing advice. Let's make it a point to meet up some time, whether in the PNW, or on the road!

I think we needed to experience this in order to appreciate just how fortunate we've been in our travels. And in hindsight, we probably could've mitigated some of the misery by going to a hotel rather than braving the elements. Something to keep in mind if we ever get stuck in a similar situation.

What a nightmare! I’m so glad you made it home safely.

Oh my gosh, what a riveting horror show. Thanks for such a detailed write-up. You’ll be glad you took the time for it years from now.

Just when you were worried that you didn't have enough adventures to keep your journal interesting! That was certainly a grand finale!

home sweet home！

Salute to 3000km!

Masaya was on the edge of my radar screen when hunting boxes yesterday. I wish we had gone there! Looks like a great place. Sadly, they're closed on Monday and Tuesday. Otherwise they'd be a solid backup plan.

I got a box from Secret Base Masaya when I was in Fukuoka. They even have a boxing service, although I did it myself.

Of course, would be delighted to help however I can! Please don't hesitate. It was a fabulous adventure, although you probably shouldn't expect a sun tan 😉

Yeah, it sure would be nice to have more time to ride around Kyushu. From what we've seen, it feels pretty relaxed outside the cities, more like Hokkaido.

I don't think we would've had half as much fun without your advice and borrowing ideas from your journal. Thanks again!

I appreciate the encouragement! Thinking about doing LEJOG next year. Mind if I ask your advice when the time comes around?