Away in the country

We left Tokyo by bus to Takayama and changed there to a take a local train to the trainstations closest to Rocky and Ikumi's place. Rocky has signed up as a Couchsurfing host and we knew him through another traveler we met at Cyril's house.

Staying with a Japanese family in the countryside was something we really wanted to do and we are greatful for the opportunity we got!



We stayed 3 days, the details on what we in the littel town of Maze follows around the middle of October. Here a few updates though.



Fadia, a couchsurfer from France and her husband Philippe stayed with Rocky and Ikumi as well. That was great for Matthew, who needed some help with his Mathematics course.

Thanks Fadia!

A really great experience was a village ceremonie Ikumi and Rocky took us one evening. We are not 100 percent sure, but this ceremony is held twice a year, it is religious and it has to do with the harvest. Anyway, it was really interesting be part of such a happening. After the official part, tables, food and drinks were brought in and we were invited to stay. It was awesome to be there. Great people and great food too!