Day 6: Suzu to Wakura

The highlight today was cycling through numerous small villages along Toyama Bay.  One village along the route went by a school and the students started cheering us on!!  I stopped to visit with these young students and it was a moving experience.

These students were curious about everything including my gear, water bottles & bike.  Not sure they have ever seen a bike like this and were touching the spokes, wheels, frame, lights etc.  As noted, this was really special and a key highlight of the trip so far.  Notice all the peace signs ✌✌

The day started with sunrise overlooking Battleship rock.  

Here is the first village we cycled down towards in the morning.

Beautiful sunny morning as we cycled along Toyama Bay.

Fellow Aussie riders Cathy, Andy & Lora enjoying the scenery, weather and ride.

I sort of felt like I was cycling Michigan Shoreline West this afternoon with the blue water and gentle rolling terrain.

Another small village along the route.  One thing I have noticed is how clean things are in Japan with the exception of ocean litter that washes onto shore from other countries.

Crossed the bridge to Noto Island where we will be staying this evening.

Trouble in cycling paradise!!  Super Typhoon Hagibis is approaching Japan and may make landfall near Tokyo this weekend.  On the positive front, we will be in the Japanese Alps and on high ground.  Wisely, a decision was made to hunker down and take the day off Saturday.