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River Town

Two Years on the Yangtze

de Peter Hessler ...

A New York Times Notable book, this memoir by a journalist who lived in a small city in China is "a vivid and touching tribute to a place and its people" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).In the heart of China's Sichuan province, amid the terraced hills of the Yangtze River valley, lies the remote town of Fuling. Like many other small cities in this ever-evolving country, Fuling is heading down a ... Leer más

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A New York Times Notable book, this memoir by a journalist who lived in a small city in China is "a vivid and touching tribute to a place and its people" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).In the heart of China's Sichuan province, amid the terraced hills of the Yangtze River valley, lies the remote town of Fuling. Like many other small cities in this ever-evolving country, Fuling is heading down a
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A Past Unearthed

Return of the Condor Heroes Volume 1

de Jin Yong ...

Traducido por Gigi Chang ...

Series series Legends of the Condor Heroes
THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD."Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" New Yorker"If you haven't read Jin Yong's work, you haven't yet fully experienced the fantasy genre" ... Leer más

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THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 300 MILLION COPIES SOLD."Jin Yong's work, in the Chinese-speaking world, has a cultural currency roughly equal to that of "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars" combined" New Yorker"If you haven't read Jin Yong's work, you haven't yet fully experienced the fantasy genre"
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Journey Across Japan

Adventures off the beaten path from #1 bestselling author of Abroad in Japan

de Chris Broad ...

From the author of the Number one bestseller Abroad in JapanGET READY TO EXPLORE JAPAN LIKE NEVER BEFORE…Beyond its neon-lit megacities lies a nation made up of forty-seven distinct prefectures. Each one has its own story to tell, shaped by centuries of squabbling lords, impenetrable topography and fierce local pride.On his quest to reveal what lies beyond the beaten paths, Chris Broad takes us ... Leer más

$21.95 USD

From the author of the Number one bestseller Abroad in JapanGET READY TO EXPLORE JAPAN LIKE NEVER BEFORE…Beyond its neon-lit megacities lies a nation made up of forty-seven distinct prefectures. Each one has its own story to tell, shaped by centuries of squabbling lords, impenetrable topography and fierce local pride.On his quest to reveal what lies beyond the beaten paths, Chris Broad takes us
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Over the Edge of the World

Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe

de Laurence Bergreen ...

“A first-rate historical page turner.” —New York Times Book ReviewThe acclaimed and bestselling account of Ferdinand Magellan’s historic 60,000-mile ocean voyage.Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe during the Age of Discovery was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, and amazing adventure. Now in Over the Edge of the World Updated Edition, prize-winning biographer ... Leer más

$14.49 USD

“A first-rate historical page turner.” —New York Times Book ReviewThe acclaimed and bestselling account of Ferdinand Magellan’s historic 60,000-mile ocean voyage.Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe during the Age of Discovery was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, and amazing adventure. Now in Over the Edge of the World Updated Edition, prize-winning biographer
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India

From the sublime to the ridiculous (With Illustrations)

de Mr. W.J. Rogers, Mrs. W.J. Rogers ...

This book described about the true life of India, the land Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Rogers used to travel. There were some amazing angles you should know about India. The contents of this book consisted of Americans Complimented Scene at Jain and Rahm Temple A Strange Occurrence A Hindu Wedding Isaac At Lover’s Lodge “That’s What Gets Me” The Devil in the Well Officers at Igatpuri Superstitions Defeated ... Leer más

$1.79 USD

This book described about the true life of India, the land Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Rogers used to travel. There were some amazing angles you should know about India. The contents of this book consisted of Americans Complimented Scene at Jain and Rahm Temple A Strange Occurrence A Hindu Wedding Isaac At Lover’s Lodge “That’s What Gets Me” The Devil in the Well Officers at Igatpuri Superstitions Defeated
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Abroad in Japan

The hilarious, Sunday Times bestselling memoir of life, travel, and adventure in the Land of the Rising Sun

de Chris Broad ...

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING MEMOIR ABOUT LIFE IN JAPANWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG NON-FICTION AND READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2024Readers love ABROAD IN JAPAN'Undeniably the best book I've ever read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Experience Japan without ever setting foot there' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A heartfelt, humorous journey into Japan and its culture' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I 1000000% reccommend ... ... Leer más

$11.42 USD

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING MEMOIR ABOUT LIFE IN JAPANWINNER OF THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG NON-FICTION AND READERS' CHOICE AWARDS 2024Readers love ABROAD IN JAPAN'Undeniably the best book I've ever read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Experience Japan without ever setting foot there' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A heartfelt, humorous journey into Japan and its culture' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I 1000000% reccommend ...
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Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out

A Novel

de Mo Yan ...

Traducido por Howard Goldblatt ...

One of the Nobel Prize Winners in LiteratureIdeal for fans of Chinese Playground, We Are Party People, Death of Me, Skate with Me, A Farmer’s Life for Me, and similar worksWritten by today’s most revered, controversial, and feared Chinese novelistMo Yan’s Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out is a remarkable story. The absurd, real, comical, and tragic are combined into a fantastic read. The hero—or ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

One of the Nobel Prize Winners in LiteratureIdeal for fans of Chinese Playground, We Are Party People, Death of Me, Skate with Me, A Farmer’s Life for Me, and similar worksWritten by today’s most revered, controversial, and feared Chinese novelistMo Yan’s Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out is a remarkable story. The absurd, real, comical, and tragic are combined into a fantastic read. The hero—or
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臺灣甜：那些滋潤心靈的傳統節日糕點

那些滋潤心靈的傳統節日糕點Taiwanese Sweets: Stories of Heritage, Memory, and the Sweet Taste of Home

de 和菓子 ...

Series series CATCH
・第一本以「臺灣節日糕點」為主題，介紹臺人過節、品用糕點的飲食生活文化・糕餅圖鑑：第一本繪製再現傳統節日所食用糕餅的插畫圖鑑・美味五角關係：結合節日歷史+各地習俗＋糕餅＋老店＋職人，以文獻和採訪引爆傳統糕點的美味緣由甜，是臺灣人的共同語言精選十二節日 × 超過五十款糕點重現我們以糕點慶節的生活文化風景每個節日都有它的味道，而臺灣人的節慶記憶裡，總少不了一道糕點。本書精選一年十二個傳統節日，收錄超過五十款經典應景糕餅，帶你重返那些有甜、有故事、有文化的節日時光。熱愛過節，也熱愛糕點的和菓子，自小在豐富的家庭飲食文化中成長，歲時的滋味早已深植於心。多年來她旅居英國、日本，累積了跨文化的視角與深厚的文史知識。為了記錄臺灣這片土地上節日與糕點交織的生活風景，她成立臉書粉絲專頁，長年分享走訪各地老店、品嚐節令滋味、探究節俗源流的見聞與心得。<... ... Leer más

$6.45 USD

・第一本以「臺灣節日糕點」為主題，介紹臺人過節、品用糕點的飲食生活文化・糕餅圖鑑：第一本繪製再現傳統節日所食用糕餅的插畫圖鑑・美味五角關係：結合節日歷史+各地習俗＋糕餅＋老店＋職人，以文獻和採訪引爆傳統糕點的美味緣由甜，是臺灣人的共同語言精選十二節日 × 超過五十款糕點重現我們以糕點慶節的生活文化風景每個節日都有它的味道，而臺灣人的節慶記憶裡，總少不了一道糕點。本書精選一年十二個傳統節日，收錄超過五十款經典應景糕餅，帶你重返那些有甜、有故事、有文化的節日時光。熱愛過節，也熱愛糕點的和菓子，自小在豐富的家庭飲食文化中成長，歲時的滋味早已深植於心。多年來她旅居英國、日本，累積了跨文化的視角與深厚的文史知識。為了記錄臺灣這片土地上節日與糕點交織的生活風景，她成立臉書粉絲專頁，長年分享走訪各地老店、品嚐節令滋味、探究節俗源流的見聞與心得。<...
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Things Become Other Things

A Walking Memoir

de Craig Mod ...

A transformative 300-mile walk along Japan’s ancient pilgrimage routes and through depopulating villages inspires a heartrending remembrance of a long-lost friend, documented in poignant, imaginative prose and remarkable photography.**“An epic, exquisitely detailed journey, on foot, through a rural Japan few of us are likely to experience. Uniquely unforgettable.”—William Gibson, New York Times ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A transformative 300-mile walk along Japan’s ancient pilgrimage routes and through depopulating villages inspires a heartrending remembrance of a long-lost friend, documented in poignant, imaginative prose and remarkable photography.**“An epic, exquisitely detailed journey, on foot, through a rural Japan few of us are likely to experience. Uniquely unforgettable.”—William Gibson, New York Times
... Leer más
History Of Japan For Kids: A History Series - Children Explore Histories Of The World Edition

de Baby Professor ...

As an Asian powerhouse and tech hub, Japan’s history has molded its nation’s success. Go ahead and learn about the past and pick the lessons that you can apply. Learning through an interactive educational material is so much better than reading books that are heavy with texts. Secure a copy of this educational book while you still can! ... Leer más

$3.59 USD

As an Asian powerhouse and tech hub, Japan’s history has molded its nation’s success. Go ahead and learn about the past and pick the lessons that you can apply. Learning through an interactive educational material is so much better than reading books that are heavy with texts. Secure a copy of this educational book while you still can!
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Brave Dragons

A Chinese Basketball Team, an American Coach, and Two Cultures Clashing

de Jim Yardley ...

The wonderfully original story of a struggling Chinese basketball team and its quixotic, often comical attempt to right its fortunes by copying the American stars of the NBA—a season of cultural misunderstanding that transcends sports and reveals China’s ambivalent relationship with the West.When the Shanxi Brave Dragons, one of China’s worst professional basketball teams, hired former NBA coach ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

The wonderfully original story of a struggling Chinese basketball team and its quixotic, often comical attempt to right its fortunes by copying the American stars of the NBA—a season of cultural misunderstanding that transcends sports and reveals China’s ambivalent relationship with the West.When the Shanxi Brave Dragons, one of China’s worst professional basketball teams, hired former NBA coach
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Unlocking Mandarin Chinese with Paul Noble

de Paul Noble, Kai-Ti Noble ...

Learn Mandarin Chinese in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn Mandarin Chinese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun, ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Learn Mandarin Chinese in no time with Paul Noble's tried-and-tested method.Ever tried to learn Mandarin Chinese and found it too hard? Bestselling language coach Paul Noble has a quick and easy way to get you back on track with his unique tried-and-tested method.Keeps things simple with three basic rules; don’t skip anything, don’t try to memorise anything and cover up to test yourself.A fun,
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Among the Believers

An Islamic Journey

de V. S. Naipaul ...

The Nobel Prize-winning author gives us – on the basis of his own intensive seventeen month journey across the Asian continent – an unprecedented revelation of the Islamic world. • “A brilliant report…. A book of scathing inquiry and judgment, whose tragic power is being continually reinforced by current events” (Newsweek).With all the narrative power and intellectual authority that have ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

The Nobel Prize-winning author gives us – on the basis of his own intensive seventeen month journey across the Asian continent – an unprecedented revelation of the Islamic world. • “A brilliant report…. A book of scathing inquiry and judgment, whose tragic power is being continually reinforced by current events” (Newsweek).With all the narrative power and intellectual authority that have
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Japanland

A Year in Search of Wa

de Karin Muller ...

During a year spent in Japan on a personal quest to deepen her appreciation for such Eastern ideals as commitment and devotion, documentary filmmaker Karin Muller discovered just how maddeningly complicated it is being Japanese. In this book Muller invites the reader along for a uniquely American odyssey into the ancient heart of modern Japan. Broad in scope and deftly observed by an author with a ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

During a year spent in Japan on a personal quest to deepen her appreciation for such Eastern ideals as commitment and devotion, documentary filmmaker Karin Muller discovered just how maddeningly complicated it is being Japanese. In this book Muller invites the reader along for a uniquely American odyssey into the ancient heart of modern Japan. Broad in scope and deftly observed by an author with a
... Leer más
Brief History of Japan

Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun

de Jonathan Clements ...

Series series Brief History of Asia Series
This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion.First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a ... Leer más

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This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion.First revealed to Westerners in the chronicles of Marco Polo, Japan was a legendary faraway land defended by a fearsome Kamikaze storm and ruled by a
... Leer más
Tarkari

Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Dishes with Heart and Soul

de Rohit Ghai ...

KUTIR NAMED BRITISH RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2022 AT THE BRITISH RESTAURANT AWARDSKutir named by Evening Standard as one of the Best Indian Restaurants in London 2022'Rohit is respectful of the traditions of Indian cooking, yet unafraid of innovation and refinement.' - Pierre Koffmann'Manthan is definitely the best curry house in the world. Which is no surprise when you consider that it is the ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

KUTIR NAMED BRITISH RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2022 AT THE BRITISH RESTAURANT AWARDSKutir named by Evening Standard as one of the Best Indian Restaurants in London 2022'Rohit is respectful of the traditions of Indian cooking, yet unafraid of innovation and refinement.' - Pierre Koffmann'Manthan is definitely the best curry house in the world. Which is no surprise when you consider that it is the
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Lonely Planet Pocket Taipei

de Dinah Gardner, Megan Eaves ...

Series series Pocket Guide
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisherLonely Planet's Pocket Taipeiis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get the ultimate view from Taipei 101, explore the world-class antiquities at the National Palace Museum, and admire the grandeur of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall - all with your trusted ... Leer más

$9.71 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisherLonely Planet's Pocket Taipeiis your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Get the ultimate view from Taipei 101, explore the world-class antiquities at the National Palace Museum, and admire the grandeur of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall - all with your trusted
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Into the Hands of the Unknown

an Indian Sojourn with a Harvard Renunciant

de Thomas K. Shor ...

"I think you should come with me to India"Thus begins the story of the author at the age of 21, when he happened to sit next to Ed Spencer, a brilliant 70-year-old ex-Harvard professor turned wandering holy man, who makes this offer within an hour of their meeting on a Greek ferry.Though unsure whether the old man is some kind of a bum or a realized being or both, he agrees to go with this ... Leer más

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"I think you should come with me to India"Thus begins the story of the author at the age of 21, when he happened to sit next to Ed Spencer, a brilliant 70-year-old ex-Harvard professor turned wandering holy man, who makes this offer within an hour of their meeting on a Greek ferry.Though unsure whether the old man is some kind of a bum or a realized being or both, he agrees to go with this
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Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven

de Susan Jane Gilman ...

From the New York Times– bestselling author of Hypocrite in a White Poufy Dress , a memoir about two friends who discover China and nearly lose themselves.In 1986, fresh out of college, Susan Jane Gilman and her friend Claire yearned to do something daring and original that did not involve getting a job. Inspired by a place mat at the International House of Pancakes, they decide... ... Leer más

$11.69 USD

From the New York Times– bestselling author of Hypocrite in a White Poufy Dress , a memoir about two friends who discover China and nearly lose themselves.In 1986, fresh out of college, Susan Jane Gilman and her friend Claire yearned to do something daring and original that did not involve getting a job. Inspired by a place mat at the International House of Pancakes, they decide...
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No Way Down

Life and Death on K2

de Graham Bowley ...

New York Times Bestseller“A refreshingly unadorned account of the true brutality of climbing K2, where heroes emerge and egos are stripped down, and the only thing achieving immortality is the cold ruthless mountain.” — Norman Ollestad, author of Crazy for the StormIn this riveting work of narrative nonfiction, New York Times journalist Graham Bowley re-creates one of the most dramatic tales of ... Leer más

$14.49 USD

New York Times Bestseller“A refreshingly unadorned account of the true brutality of climbing K2, where heroes emerge and egos are stripped down, and the only thing achieving immortality is the cold ruthless mountain.” — Norman Ollestad, author of Crazy for the StormIn this riveting work of narrative nonfiction, New York Times journalist Graham Bowley re-creates one of the most dramatic tales of
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Across Mongolian Plains (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest'

de Roy Chapman Andrews, Faye Roswell ...

Across Mongolian Plains is a vivid expeditionary narrative that combines travel writing, natural history, and ethnographic observation. Andrews records journeys across the grasslands, deserts, caravan routes, and frontier towns of Mongolia and northern China with the trained eye of a field scientist and the dramatic pacing of an adventure writer. Its style belongs to the early twentieth-century ... Leer más

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Across Mongolian Plains is a vivid expeditionary narrative that combines travel writing, natural history, and ethnographic observation. Andrews records journeys across the grasslands, deserts, caravan routes, and frontier towns of Mongolia and northern China with the trained eye of a field scientist and the dramatic pacing of an adventure writer. Its style belongs to the early twentieth-century
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Mandarin Grammar ( Blokehead Easy Study Guide)

de The Blokehead ...

Series series Blokehead Easy Study Guide
Mandarin Chinese sentence structure is a great way to start learning the language. Because it is very easy to understand, it helps ease you into the tougher parts of learning the language. It also helps you understand the basic qualities of the Chinese grammar. Grab The Easy Study Guide now! ... Leer más

$2.69 USD

Mandarin Chinese sentence structure is a great way to start learning the language. Because it is very easy to understand, it helps ease you into the tougher parts of learning the language. It also helps you understand the basic qualities of the Chinese grammar. Grab The Easy Study Guide now!
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Water, Wood, and Wild Things

Learning Craft and Cultivation in a Japanese Mountain Town

de Hannah Kirshner ...

**"With this book, you feel you can stop time and savor the rituals of life." --Maira KalmanAn immersive journey through the culture and cuisine of one Japanese town, its forest, and its watershed--where ducks are hunted by net, saké is brewed from the purest mountain water, and charcoal is fired in stone kilns--by an American writer and food stylist who spent years working alongside artisans**One ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

**"With this book, you feel you can stop time and savor the rituals of life." --Maira KalmanAn immersive journey through the culture and cuisine of one Japanese town, its forest, and its watershed--where ducks are hunted by net, saké is brewed from the purest mountain water, and charcoal is fired in stone kilns--by an American writer and food stylist who spent years working alongside artisans**One
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旅びっとん 2018年夏・秋の旅第13週

de 神田雅志 ...

Series Libro 13 - 旅びっとん 2018年夏・秋の旅
電子書籍「旅びっとん」、今回は2018年夏・秋の旅第13週（10月4日から10月10日）をお届けします。先週、新日本海フェリーの「あかしあ」に乗船して小樽から鶴舞へやって来た"びとん"…「さあ、家にかえるじょ～♪」と宣言しておきながら舞鶴市内をウロウロ。台風25号の接近に備え歩いて京都丹後鉄道の丹後由良駅に移動、待合室でカレーを注文…大盛りにしてもらいご満悦 (^-^) 翌日は悪天候の中で由良川橋梁の見学？橋を渡る列車をカメラでパシャパシャ、夕方には駅前通りにある安寿足湯で一服…安寿亭でコーヒーを飲みながら安寿姫をスケッチ…2018/10/6(土) 午後 1:07…京都丹後鉄道宮津線は天橋立駅があるので、一日に数本観光列車がはしっています。由良川橋梁は観光ポイントの一つで、列車は最徐行で橋を渡り、アテンダントさんの説明の中、お客様は、カメラでパシャパシャびとんを撮って行きました ... Leer más

$0.82 USD

電子書籍「旅びっとん」、今回は2018年夏・秋の旅第13週（10月4日から10月10日）をお届けします。先週、新日本海フェリーの「あかしあ」に乗船して小樽から鶴舞へやって来た"びとん"…「さあ、家にかえるじょ～♪」と宣言しておきながら舞鶴市内をウロウロ。台風25号の接近に備え歩いて京都丹後鉄道の丹後由良駅に移動、待合室でカレーを注文…大盛りにしてもらいご満悦 (^-^) 翌日は悪天候の中で由良川橋梁の見学？橋を渡る列車をカメラでパシャパシャ、夕方には駅前通りにある安寿足湯で一服…安寿亭でコーヒーを飲みながら安寿姫をスケッチ…2018/10/6(土) 午後 1:07…京都丹後鉄道宮津線は天橋立駅があるので、一日に数本観光列車がはしっています。由良川橋梁は観光ポイントの一つで、列車は最徐行で橋を渡り、アテンダントさんの説明の中、お客様は、カメラでパシャパシャびとんを撮って行きました
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