Memories of Mt. Fuji

The still morning of our climb

Let's climb this thing!!

savoring the first moments of morning

misty mountains below

the peace of morning

James, the hiking master. ;)

Time for a break, honey!

so many steep switchbacks

taking a break from rock climbing. ;) 

Ooh rah! I can hike with the best of 'em. 

commemorating our efforts with a stamp for our walking sticks.

It's amazing being at level with the clouds

Torii in the sky...

snowy peaks near the Summit

James approaches the final torii gate.

Shinto Shrine at the summit.

Christianne, in the meantime, was resting a few stations below at the Fuji Inn.

Time for the trek downward

the mist was ghostly...

like something in a movie...dreamy..

Our Day at Shuri Castle, World Heritage Site

simple beauty on the way to Shuri Castle

We chose to begin our vacation with a visit to the castle before leaving for the Fuji tour.

The grounds surrounding Shuri Castle

James, going for a stroll

One of many gates into the Shuri Castle