The Backpack Adventures

Weekend 50: October 15-16, 2022 Day 348: October 15, 2022 Saturday – Rest Day Today is officially the first day we chose not to travel during the weekend after acquiring the car. It's a beautiful sunny day here in Rumoi City In a way, today’s rest day was something that we needed yet didn’t ask for. I wanted to travel as the weather was beautiful but upon checking my to-do list I faced the reality that I had so much to do like check the student essays I brought home from work and also type articles for my travel blog. I cleaned the tub today Lunch for the day: Jjampong Speaking of my travel blog, I was surprised to discover that I have over 50 articles lined up to be written. This article is one of them. Aside from that, I also had to do plenty of household chores too.  Overall, it was a long day for me. I spent it mostly sitting down. Regardless, I managed to check all the essays and write 6 articles. Well, that’s how I spent the day. See you tomorrow. Day 349: October 16, 2022 Su

Chitose Roadside Station , formally called Salmon Park Chitose Roadside Station ( 道の駅サーモンパーク千歳 ) is one of the 128 roadside stations spread throughout the prefecture. It is located at 2 Chome-4-2 Hanasono in Chitose City in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Chitose Roadside Station / Salmon Park Chitose Roadside Station Chitose Roadside Station details Chitose Roadside Station / "Salmon Park Chitose" Roadside Station can be found along National Route 337, conveniently connecting Chitose City and Otaru City. Chitose Roadside Station - Chitose City, Hokkaido Prefecture Each year, as salmon swim upstream into the crystal-clear Chitose River that surrounds the area, locals and tourists alike can experience the captivating sight of catching salmon using an Indian water wheel, a cherished autumn tradition in Chitose. Chitose River Chitose Roadside Station facade and manhole cover Moreover, its strategic location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring the beauty of Hokkaido,