Guam, Ritidian Point

Apr 20, 2011

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I cycled to Ritidian Point at the northern cape of the island. I was not able to go on my first day here because I couldn't find the fork to the cape. I could not find the fork today neither, I asked a local person and followed his indications out of the main track.
There is not a sign indicating the direction of the cape. On the contrary, only a disturbed sign that says that "US. Air Force Installation, This Area is Patrolled by Military Working Dog Team".

I started pedaling fearfully, but there was a long open way.

A fine view opened out suddenly just when I felt like I was approaching the sea.

When I cycled on the dirt track and passed through the jungle to the beach...

There was nobody. It was only the sound of the waves.

55.37Km / Total 216.76Km

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Guam, the southern part of the island

Apr 18, 2011

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On the second day, I cycled around the southern part of the island.
I started from the hotel heading southwest and ascended halfway up the Mt.Lamlam(406m), highest peak of Guam.

Afterwards, I rode down to Cocos Lagoon and cycled beside the seashore. Today's route was full of variety.

I had lunch in Inarajan. The tour guide book said Chamorro gastronomic culture dwell here, however the dish was common fried chicken. The American dishes sweep the traditional local dishes.

I got exhausted after a lot of ups and downs sprinkled with splendid views.
102.88Km

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Guam, the northern part of the island

Apr 17, 2011

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The population of Guam is 164,000 people and the perimeter of the island is around 150 kilometers.
It is an island of perpetual summer that one can travel to from Japan in three hours. Many Japanese tourists come for sea bathing, diving and shopping. However, there are very few people bringing a bicycle.
On the first day, I pedaled around the northern part of the island.

The way was wide, but cycling was risky because there was not a side strip. Because bicycle was not run at all, the car driver was not used to overtake the bicycle.
Unlike Taiwan and Vietnam, there was not a local food stall on the roadside. There were only McDonald's and a Domino's Pizza.
I was hot, thirsty and hungry, but the beach was beautiful.
58.51Km

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A cherry tree bloomed "This Year"

Apr 11, 2011

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This place is 3 kilometers of range from the head office of TEPCO.
This place is 200 kilometers away from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant of TEPCO.

The National Museum of Modea Art, Tokyo (built in 1910)

Kitanomaru-kouen park, a quiet spring day.
Ushigafuchi moat seen from Tayasu-mon gate.
63.30Km

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Taiwan bicycle touring, the last day

Mar 25, 2011

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On the ninth day, I brought my bicycle in a bag on the train from Taichung to Taipei.
We can bring bicycles on the many long-distance trains. Half of one car was a bicycle load area.

In Taipei, I visited the bicycle shop where. I bought my F20-T2 two years ago. The shop manager remembered me. I changed damaged tires there.
Because my flight home was at 7:30, I cycled to the airport before daybreak. The street lighting was bright and I pedaled safely.3/1 Taichung 5.39K, Taipei 25.95Km
3/2 Taipei 1.59Km, Japan 25.25Km
The total cycling distance was 554.53Km

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Taiwan bicycle touring, Day 8

Feb 28, 2011

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In Taichung, I cycled with Andrew. He works for the world-famous bicycle accessory manufacturer TOPEAK.
TOPEAK has a headquarters in Taichung.
We gathered in the morning in front of the main office and pedaled with our associate's family.
I wandered around Taichung city in the afternoon. Taichung Station was massive. It has a lot of history.
48.13Km

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Taiwan bicycle touring, Day 7

Feb 27, 2011

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I cycled from Taichung to Changhua and Lugang today.
I met Terry and Iris when I confirmed my present location at a over-crossing after passing through the center of the city. They were the intellectual couple who could speak English and Japanese.
They led me to the railway roundhouse of Changhua Station.
The roundhouse was built for changing the direction of locomotives. It was conserved as a heritage of modernization.

Lugang was crowded with tourists.
Old streets and narrow alleys were left.

83.49Km

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