The Backpack Adventures

Weekend 48: October 1-2, 2022 Day 334: October 1, 2022 Saturday – Quarantine Day 1 The weather is beautiful today. Sadly, my family is in quarantine after Ella tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, the virus my daughter contracted was probably the weakest one as she developed no symptoms and was still her energetic self. It's a beautiful sunny day To keep ourselves busy, we spent our time doing tasks. Ella practiced here Japanese, my wife cooked ginataang mais , and I worked on my blog articles. Organizing the list of places that we recently visited  Ella's 1st day of quarantine Ella still did her homework and studied Japanese during her quarantine We watched The Matrix Resurrections on Netflix during our downtime. Despite being a huge fan of The Matrix trilogy, I didn't enjoy this new installment as much as I loved the previous three. I couldn't complete it since I fell asleep halfway through it. Regardless, I'll continue tomorrow; perhaps my first impression ...

Week 48: September 26-30, 2022 Day 329: September 26, 2022 Monday - Rumoi Rumoi High School 9.26.22 What a wonderful way to start the week! It's a beautiful Monday morning which sets the tone for the entire week ahead. The crisp air, the gentle warmth of the sun, and the promise of a new day were truly invigorating. Today, I'm reporting for work at Rumoi High School . Here's my workload for today: 1st period - Philippine Holidays @ 3-35 of Matsuda-sensei 3rd period - Read Aloud [Bicycles] @ 3-46 of Matsuda-sensei 5th period - I had the final practice with the speech contestants before they left for Asahikawa.  Day 330: September 27, 2022 Tuesday - Rumoi  Rumoi High School 9.27.22 I'll be returning to Rumoi High School today. However, I had to leave school at 9 AM for my second dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination at Rumoi Memorial Hospital ( 留萌記念病院 ) .  Rumoi Memorial Hospital ( 留萌記念病院 ) After my vaccination, my wife drove me back to Rumoi High School so that I coul...

10 Things to Do in Wassamu Wassamu ( 和寒町 ) is a town in the Kamikawa Subprefecture of Hokkaido, Japan . Wassamu got its name from the Ainu word watsam which means “ the place where elm trees used to grow ”. For those planning to visit the town of Wassamu to check what it has to offer, here are the 10 Things to Do in Wassamu : Wassamu manhole cover 1.  Take a picture of the manhole cover of Wassamu . So far, I have seen 1 unique manhole cover. It is commonly seen along Route 40.  Wassamu Shrine 2. Visit the Wassamu Shrine ( 和寒神社 ). It’s the main shrine of the town of Wassamu. You can pay your respects and offer prayers here any time of the day. Don’t forget to avail of the shrine’s goshuin if you are collecting them. Wassamu Station 3. If you’re using public transportation, don’t forget to visit one of the main entryways to the town – Wassamu Station ( 和寒駅 ). It doesn’t have much but it’s a great place to hang out if you are an avid fan of trains. You have to chance to see t...

Mikasayama Natural Park Children’s World ( 三笠山自然公園こどもの国 ) is a vast park that doubles as a mini-amusement park in the town of Wassamu. It is located at Mikasa in the town of Wassamu in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan .  Mikasayama Natural Park Children’s World Mikasayama Natural Park Children’s World details Mikasayama Natural Park "Children's World" , also known as Kodomo no Kuni , is a delightful mini-amusement park boasting a wide range of play equipment sure to captivate children and adults alike. From thrilling go-karts and high screw towers to enchanting miniature trains, sky dumbos, fluffy bears, and battery cars, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Mikasayama Natural Park Children's World - Wassamu town, Hokkaido Prefecture While the park does operate on a pay-per-ride basis, it's worth mentioning that during the summer months, it tends to draw a large number of families, resulting in occasional crowding. However, this should not hinder the overall e...