Excellent day riding – it started with rain, had great sunshine and finished with hail. But, when your on your bike you got to keep riding to get to your destination.

I apologise for the lack of hail pictures, you don’t really think of taking photos!

In the suburb of Hitari I enjoyed conversing with local high school students at the local market. I was surveyed about the average age of persimmon farmers in the area (67.3) and received a free persimmon sandwich as a gift. It was delightful.

Our riding companions from across Tokyo are tough and well spirited. We very much enjoy their company.

Below is a photo dump some are mine but probably most are Helen’s.