Typhoon #13 came through Tokyo on Friday night and Saturday morning, and stole our trip to Kita-dake. The original plan was to take the bikes on the train to Kofu, ride up to the base of the mountain, then hike to the top at around 3,100 metres. It was to be a 4 day trip, but the… Continue reading Typhoon #13 means Yatsugadake not Kitadake
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Nuri’s a fizzer
Nuri has weakened into a tropical storm, but heavy rain may still be on the way.
Where’s Suzie Wong?
I’ve just been down to Wan Chai for a walk, but couldn’t find Suzie Wong. In fact, I couldn’t find anyone much at all. Typhoon Nuri has kept everyone holed up at home. Most shops are boarded up, and I saw one hoarding had been blown down.
Nuri
This is the view out my Hong Kong hotel window at 9am on Friday. It’s unusually quiet. The usual traffic jam is gone, and the buses are empty. It’s because we’re waiting for Typhoon Nuri, and warning signal 8 is in force.