The MID-YEAR holidays for schools are just over - and one can only imagine how EVERYONE always goes somewhere, does something different or even when vegging out, has a varied style.
Of course the conversation about holidays will come up in the workplace since it's the only month long vacation for school-going children and parents will, obviously, plan to take part of their annual leave to bond with their kids.
When asked, where I was planning to go in May, I said KUGANE. Most automatically assumed it's some Japanese Province.
For me, KUGANE is a Japanese Province. For a week, I actually spent more waking hours making my way there than sleeping. The journey there was actually interesting, since I expected nothing more than the usual 'when will I get there' feeling.
Because it's a relatively new area, there is no way to fly in. Everything has to be done 'with feet planted firmly on the ground' literally. We had to traverse mountains, cross crystal clear waterways and finally, after the long grind, arrived at KUGANE.
I have no regrets, spending 2 entire days, just being on the road, to get there.
Tatami mat flooring was everywhere - I remember those traditional Japanese paper brollys - I had one of those when I was a little girl - it does bring back memories.
This was the best road-trip ever - It was a good vacation choice.
