{"id":2620,"date":"2015-09-17T22:11:29","date_gmt":"2015-09-17T13:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/2015-09-17\/2620"},"modified":"2015-10-28T18:30:31","modified_gmt":"2015-10-28T09:30:31","slug":"bridget-and-sarahs-tour-du-kyoto-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/2015-09-17\/2620","title":{"rendered":"Bridget and Sarah’s Tour-de-Kyoto, Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n

This post picks up from “<\/span>Bridget and\nSarah\u2019s Tour-de-Kyoto, Part 1<\/a>”<\/span> about a great<\/span> ride with a couple<\/span> of\nAussie girls visiting Kyoto. That first part of the story left off\n3½ hours and 41km into our ride, after Eric had fixed his flat.<\/p>\n\n

We got almost four whole minutes farther down the road before the next flat, this time on Sarah's bike.<\/p>\n\n

<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>60 sec, f<\/span>\/1.7, ISO 1250 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nSarah Goes to Work on Her Flat<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

Despite the rain, things got bright after that because we didn't get another flat for almost a full<\/span> 30 minutes!<\/p>\n\n

<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>640 sec, f<\/span>\/1.7, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nFlat Roulette Picks Bridget<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>1000 sec, f<\/span>\/1.7, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nThe Culprit<\/span>\nthe thorn from a bush plucked from her tire\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>1000 sec, f<\/span>\/1.7, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nScenery<\/span>\nat least we had some for this tube change\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

The rain abated a bit, so later when after having crested a short<\/span> mountain pass, I went ahead<\/span> to try to set up for an “<\/span>action shot”<\/span> of the others coming\ndown...<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 70mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>125 sec, f<\/span>\/2.8, ISO 1600 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nBridget “<\/span>Action”<\/span> Shot<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

Unfortunately, the whole “<\/span>come down one at a time<\/span>”<\/span> idea seems to have been lost in the translation,\nbecause Sarah came down so quickly after Bridget that I had<\/span> almost no time to prepare for her shot...<\/p>\n\n

<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 70mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>125 sec, f<\/span>\/2.8, ISO 800 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nFuzzy Sarah<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

... and Eric came even more quickly after Sarah ...<\/p>\n\n

<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 70mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>125 sec, f<\/span>\/2.8, ISO 320 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nNo. Time. To. Unzoom.<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

And by the split second later when Kumiko came by, I gave up<\/span> even trying.<\/p>\n\n

After that we had a while to ride on generally-flat country roads...<\/p>\n\n

<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>160 sec, f<\/span>\/1.7, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nStill Looking Fresh<\/span>\n51km (35mi) into the ride\ntaken while cycling at 20 kph (12 mph)\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 30mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>800 sec, f<\/span>\/2.2, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nPleasant Side Road<\/span>\ntaken while cycling at 25 kph (15 mph)\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>1250 sec, f<\/span>\/1.7, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nPink Roadside Flowers<\/span>\ntaken while cycling at 25 kph (16 mph)\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>1000 sec, f<\/span>\/1.7, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nSarah Flat #2<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

Sarah's first flat had been due to a tear<\/span> in the sidewall of her tire,\nwhich left the new tube vulnerable to puncture, and sure enough she got\nanother flat. We had plenty<\/span> of spare tubes among us as a group,<\/span> but since\nSarah and Bridget had deep-rim wheels, none of our short-stem tubes would\nwork for them.<\/p>\n\n

So, they made do as best they could patching the punctures on the tubes\nthey had, and using patch kits (and candy-bar wrappers) to try to add\nsupport where the tire had ripped (support to stop the rubber of the tube\nfrom trying to squeeze out under the intense pressure of inflation.)<\/p>\n\n

<\/a>\nDMC-SZ9 at an effective 26mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>500 sec, f<\/span>\/3.1, ISO 100 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nPicturesque Old Farm House<\/span>\nmore nice scenery\nphoto by Manseki Kanemitsu<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nDMC-SZ9 at an effective 26mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>200 sec, f<\/span>\/3.1, ISO 100 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nWorld's Most Annoying Dog<\/span>\nthis dog barked angrily nonstop while we were there,\neven while the lady of the house was being obviously friendly with us\nphoto by Manseki Kanemitsu<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

The only plausible reason that I can<\/span> come up with for the dog to be\nthat<\/i> gratuitously annoying is that at least one member of our group\nmust have been a space<\/span> alien masquerading as a human,<\/span> and the dog noticed\nand was trying to sound the alarm. I wonder<\/span> who it was.<\/p>\n\n

<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 67mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>800 sec, f<\/span>\/2.8, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nServing-Tray-Sized Leaf<\/span>\ncollecting rain water across the street from the annoying dog\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>250 sec, f<\/span>\/5.6, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nOn The Road Again<\/span>\ntaken while cycling at 22 kph (14 mph)\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 75mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>125 sec, f<\/span>\/5.6, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nWe've Lost Count<\/span>\nphoto by Eric Findlay<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 56mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>125 sec, f<\/span>\/4, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nApproaching the Joshokoji Temple<\/span>\n the last 50m are a doozie\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

With all the tire troubles we cut short the intended route and instead\npopped over to the Joshokoji Temple (\u5e38\u7167\u7687\u5bfa),<\/span> which has been seen on my\nblog a few<\/span> times including this introduction<\/a> and this snowy photo shoot<\/a>. It's far out<\/span> in the middle of nowhere, so doesn't see a lot<\/span> of\ntourists.<\/p>\n\n\n

<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 37mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>160 sec, f<\/span>\/5.6, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nExplaining Something or Other<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nDMC-SZ9 at an effective 26mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>250 sec, f<\/span>\/3.1, ISO 160 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nSarah and Something or Other<\/span>\nphoto by Manseki Kanemitsu<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 44mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>125 sec, f<\/span>\/2.6, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nHeading Up<\/span>\nSarah is a white smudge in the middle of the frame\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

Just as Sarah was starting up the long flight of steps, Bridget asked her to step aside\nso that she could get a clean<\/span> shot, but Sarah didn't hear her and so not realizing she\nwas blocking anyone's shot, took her sweet time to enjoy the pleasant stroll up, leaving\nBridget to laughingly complain in mock anger the whole time.<\/p>\n\n

<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 31mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>125 sec, f<\/span>\/2.8, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nNot Waiting Any More<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>25 sec, f<\/span>\/1.7, ISO 1600 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nInside the Sanctuary<\/span>\nit's actually much darker than it looks in this photo\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

This is the only temple I know that allows photography inside the\nsanctuary (or whatever it's called; I'm not sure of the proper term).<\/p>\n\n

<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 29mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>125 sec, f<\/span>\/2.1, ISO 2500 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nIn Another Building<\/span>\nwith many antique items on immediate display\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 30mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>80 sec, f<\/span>\/2.2, ISO 3200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nLighting a Candle<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 30mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>80 sec, f<\/span>\/2.2, ISO 3200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>30 sec, f<\/span>\/1.7, ISO 3200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nOlder Form of Transportation<\/span>\ntiny palanquin from a time when people were apparently much smaller\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 29mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>125 sec, f<\/span>\/4, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nRear Garden<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 29mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>125 sec, f<\/span>\/4.5, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nSmall Alcove<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 29mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>80 sec, f<\/span>\/2.1, ISO 500 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nReturn Trip Down<\/span>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n
<\/a>\nPanasonic LX100 at an effective 24mm — 1<\/sup>\/<\/big>2000 sec, f<\/span>\/2, ISO 200 —\nmap & image data<\/a> — nearby photos<\/a><\/span>\nBack on the Road Again<\/span>\nheading in the general direction of home\ntaken while cycling at 34 kph (21 mph)\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

It was a simple 40km ride back to the city... how hard could that be?<\/p>\n\n

To be continued...<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This post picks up from \"Bridget and Sarah\u2019s Tour-de-Kyoto, Part 1\" about a great ride with a couple of Aussie girls visiting Kyoto. That first part of the story left off 3½ hours and 41km into our ride, after Eric had fixed his flat.<\/p>

We got almost four whole minutes farther down the road before the next flat, this time on Sarah's bike.<\/p>

Despite the rain, things got bright after that because we didn't get another flat for almost a full 30 minutes!<\/p>

The rain abated a bit, so later when after having crested a short mountain pass, I went [...]","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,1,2,10],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2620"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2620"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2620\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2620"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2620"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/regex.info\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2620"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}