It was supposed to be a noteworthy entrance to Takasago, not a spectacular entrance; certainly a pleasant finale to Jeremy Beins Nice Little Adventure 2002, at the conclusion of six weeks of traveling, but merely a cycle ride from Himeji to Takasago after a ferry crossing from the island of Shodoshima. It might be notable because it marked the first visitor from Latrobe City in Australia to arrive by bicycle, however, for a brief moment it seemed it was going to be spectacular for a small welcoming party on the Himeji wharf. On the ... (more)