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Backpacking Afternoon

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 19mm, f/7.1, 1/150 sec, ISO200
 “Big Pack” Marble Falls, 2019

I hit the trail today with an almost-fully-loaded backpack (only missing food and clothes) to test out my set up. The backpack was comfortable and I worked out a few things, including how to carry my camera and if I prefer hiking with one or two trekking poles (single is better). In addition, my 700 ml bottle on the shoulder strap works great! I’m happy the water bottle sleeve I picked up from Daiso will see service. 😊

Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 19mm, f/4, 1/60 sec, ISO250
 “On the Trail” Marble Falls, 2019

I only put in a mile and a half, but the hike was really nice with some great views. On the trail I saw several other people and I must have looked odd hiking with a huge backpack while a water bottle was all that was really needed. But I didn’t get any comments on the pack. Which is a shame… I was looking forward to explaining my training for the upcoming Big Bend trip!

Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 19mm, f/16, 1/125 sec, ISO200
 “Hill Country Sunset” Marble Falls, 2019

I hope you had a good day!

またね～

Trail Caffeine

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 “Camp Coffee” Cedar Park, 2019

I bought these instant coffee packets at the supermarket today. Each box cost less than a dollar, whereas if you buy “backpacking coffee”, you’ll be paying over a dollar per packet. Granted, the backpacking coffee is supposed to be much tastier, the price is over my threshold. 😄

Late Soba

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 “Soba” Cedar Park, 2019

We had our new year’s soba a bit late this year. Normally we eat it on New Year’s Eve, but since we feasted on temaki instead, we postponed the noodles a bit. But they were still yummy. 😄

BTW, the shrimp were pre-packaged from Costco. Very good! 🍤

Starting 2020

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/3.6, 1/75 sec, ISO3200
 “Osechi” Cedar Park, 2019

Hello! I started off the new year with a nice 4-mile run around the neighborhood, then got ready to feast on the osechi-ryori, or traditional Japanese new year’s food. I love sitting at the kotatsu, drinking saké, eating osechi, and watching Japanese new years programs. It’s exactly what I want to do, and definitely the right way to kick off 2020.

In the afternoon, I hung up our bird feeder so hopefully we’ll get some feathery visitors coming by soon. I’m ready to add to my life-list of bird sightings! I was so happy to add a few birds while in California. 😊

I hope you had a nice day!

またね～

Photo info: FUJIFILM X100T, 23mm, f/3.6, 1/55 sec, ISO3200
 “Osechi” Cedar Park, 2019