Overcast to sunny, rain stopped but noticibly cooler in the mountains.
This is ski country, no skiing yet.
A day of two mountain passes on a very light breakfast. This morning food was different. Not to our taste. Taro served, looked just like alligot. Fermented beans, micro fish, etc. Challenging when hungry.
First pass lovely, slippery in a few places, ending with lunch and a fine view of some mountains,Mount Ontake, active volcano, pictured.
The owner baked fresh rolls and miso pizza for us. Peanuts were also served as this is peanuts day.
Shamisen soloplayed by owner. Then a duet with his wife on a mouth organ, samuri song followed by a lullaby.
Music was played with a demonstration of the model train railroad. Camptown races. Antic railroad.
Another mountain pass, steep, and then to a fine fine dinner after a nice hot bath.
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