Tsurugiyama

Two weeks ago, Orin and I went to climb Mt. Tsurugi with some JOY staff and students. It was great! The weather was very nice – not too warm, and not too hot. It took us three hours to get to the top. Someone we met at the summit said that she has been hiking Mt. Tsurugi for years, and she had never seen such good weather up there! We were very lucky. It was very beautiful. You could see all of Tokachi: the farms, towns, and far-away mountains. I was very glad to be there. On the way down, we got to slide in the snow! That was one of my favorite parts. Orin and I were a little sore the next day, but it was worth it. I hope we can go hiking again soon!
In the meantime, here are some pictures I took on the hike: