they are often trying, since they are so far. they are a bit disappointed i think, that i did not go back to germany. but i have seen them in london so it should be fine. unless i sleep really badly i do not think it will be much of the problem that i will be driving longer stretches, especially since i was getting a bit out of practice with the car and need to not forget how to drive, too.

i am now at a campsite near kyoto since i am trying to keep a pace instead of finding the more interesting spots. i am thinking i will take a walk when i wake up and then go into the city, but later in the trip i want to seek out someplace more remote.