Greatly beloved of us Hearty Hikers, Ryuso Mountain.

Third visible hump on the right.

It was rainy this morning, but about to stop—-probably for good—and I had to decide whether to drive to work or cycle.

Glad I decided to cycle.

Fuji looked like he might want to stay inside all day.

When the skies about him brightened . . . he decided to take a bubble bath.

Me, once I’m on the bicycle, I’m always sure it’s the right decision, whether it rains or not.

It’s a completely different experience on the bicycle. Easy to stop and look.

Those are tea bushes in the background.

Easy to hop off the bicycle and walk a minute or two, get a better look at the rape flowers.

  And when the blue does come out, it’s easy to STOP . . . as in STOP COMPLETELY . . . and enjoy the moment.

As best as circumstances allow, leave home early enough that you don’t have to rush.

What a beautiful bright sunshiny day! What a good day to be here in Shizuoka!