The sun was shining for a delightful 30Km Saturday morning ride with the Guell crew through Nara heading up to the Shirakawa Dam.
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Toshio's photo of our gentle start through the Nara Deer Park. |
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Then a brief rest on the way up to the dam. |
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Time for a bit of Parkour practice up at the dam! |
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Then back down the dam... |
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...Through the Nara countryside.. |
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...Heading for sandwiches and coffee at the wonderful Savas Cafe in Nara. |
Arigato to Toshio, Ueda and the Guell Crew and a special thanks to the
Savas Cafe in Nara.
Ps Get well soon
Mr Toepfer!