The Backpack Adventures

Day 880: March 30, 2024 Saturday – Spring Break Day 1 x Flight to Osaka We're off to Osaka for our 5-day Spring Break Trip It was a crisp and beautiful day in Rumoi City, and from the moment I woke up, I could already feel the excitement of our 5-day spring break trip to Osaka. Today was finally departure day. We were flying out of New Chitose Airport in the afternoon, and for once, the long three-hour drive from Rumoi felt lighter, carried by the anticipation of what lay ahead. Instead of our usual routine, we decided to use the New Chitose Airport long-term parking, which immediately made the journey feel more relaxed and less rushed. Shinshinotsu Roadside Station We left early, giving ourselves plenty of breathing room before our 5:35 PM flight. The first stop was the Shinshinotsu Roadside Station in the village of Shinshinotsu ( 新篠津村 ) . It felt good to stretch our legs, take a short break, and collect another online stamp for the Hokkaido Stamp Rally. Small moments like the...

Weekend 126: March 30 – 31, 2024 Day 880: March 30, 2024 Saturday – Spring Break Day 1 x Flight to Osaka  Off to New Chitose Airport for our 5-day Spring Break Trip It was a crisp and picturesque day in Rumoi City, and the excitement of our 5-day spring break trip to Osaka was already in the air. Today was our departure day, with an afternoon flight from New Chitose Airport to Kansai International Airport . Instead of our usual routine, we decided to use the New Chitose Airport long-term parking, making the three-hour drive from Rumoi a bit more relaxed and straightforward. Shinshinotsu Roadside Station We left early to give ourselves plenty of time for a few detours before our 5:35 PM flight. Along the way, we made several stops, the first of which was at the Shinshinotsu Roadside Station   in the village of Shinshinotsu. It was a good chance to stretch, rest a bit, and collect another online stamp for the Hokkaido Stamp Rally. Family Mart at Yumai District in Chitose City...