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Bus, Mt. Fuji, Another Bus

Bus, Mt. Fuji, Another Bus

A Day In The Life

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Diana Richtman
Sep 05, 2024
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Have you ever been visiting somewhere—the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Canyon, Mount Fuji—when a tour guide with a giant sun visor comes barreling by while waving an obnoxious flag? A couple dozen confused-looking tourists follow behind them. Have you ever thought man, I’m so happy I’m traveling on my own, they probably spent way too much money, they probably have no free time, no room for spontaneity?

Well, folks. Today, I was one of those tourists. I took the liberty of time stamping my very busy schedule as I traveled to Mt. Fuji & Lake Hakone, so you could feel like you were there with me. Shall we begin?

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