So in the past few days we have been quite busy. Star is on leave for two weeks and we have been trying to get outside as much as possible. We have gone to Base Camp twice and went and climbed at Tennoiwa. Tennoiwa is a beginner to intermediate chert climbing area west of Akiruno. A fun area, but can be VERY busy. This area is considered the guides area. We actually went and were the only folks there. Next we went to Shojiiwa. this area is about 20 minutes farther down 205 from Tennoiwa. This area is Limestone and offers some steep fun. The approach is much longer to Shojiiwa than tennoiwa and much steeper. Now problem this is good to me, this usually keeps the crowds down. This area is also in the sun until about 2pm. So good for winter. Tennoiwa was in the shade all day for us. Both areas are sport. We also went on a great hike that I have no idea where but was fun. We went for about a mile up steep trail winding back and forth on a ridge. And we say tons of rock. I am super pumped to go and get a longer closer view of the tall limestone wall that litter this area. Not to mention the boulders here too. Anyway fun week so far and looks like the rest will be better. We are going bouldering at Mitake tomorrow and are leaving to go to the Izu peninsula on Wednesday. And yes we are going to climb when we are there. Jogasaki, Joyama, and a bouldering area look to be the primary places. Also the coastline seems to offer some great places for birds. I am going to bring my big lens to try and capture some of our feathered friends.