we're just little tiny people in a big big world. This is a beautiful forest, my friend.

 I say so! Its funny but Canada looks a lot like Japan!

 Nice! Yeah the cedar trees remind me of Japan. It's not as hot here but I see the similarity! The only thing we miss here is ramen shops and onsen. That is a huge bummer not to have those. Of course there is more that I miss but those are pretty important. oh, and yaki-niku, and beaches, and deep history, beautiful building design, and horrible building design! ...and being treated kindly by strangers, and....

 hhahahhahahh Yes, your imagination is pumping full! I love it! In Cali we have Ramen, no hot springs but we have spas in our backyard. Deep history hits me hard, I love the history here in Japan. I don't care for the horrible building designs but beings we are in the country we have many! Then tons and tons of really awesome hand built traditional homes that haven't used any nails. When, Momo was in Canada he said he was surprised at how similar the trails were.

 That's true. Last time I rode with my buddies in Japan I said that they would do fine on my home trails. They were a bit timid when it came to steeps but other than that no concerns whatsoever. RideOn Niko!