and random stuff found under our feet walking in Yokohama
The real Nippon Maru is located a few hundred metres away from where I found this manhole cover. The ship is now on permanent display in front of the Yokohama Maritime Museum.
The Yokohama Bay Bridge; a cable-stayed bridge opened in 1989. Can't help but think of our very own Penang Bridge when I see this.
By the way, I managed to get a few people at the office excited about entering the Penang Bridge International Marathon this year but I have yet managed to convince my own family to at least drive over to Penang and be there in Nov 17 -19 this year!
p.s. this is another series I've got, after Autumn Reminiscences and the ongoing On The Run series. ^^
By the way, I managed to get a few people at the office excited about entering the Penang Bridge International Marathon this year but I have yet managed to convince my own family to at least drive over to Penang and be there in Nov 17 -19 this year!
p.s. this is another series I've got, after Autumn Reminiscences and the ongoing On The Run series. ^^
So why don't you use the Tokyo Marathon as a practice run? It's on 26 Feb. ^^ OK, just kidding, just kidding. I know you need to win a billion dollar lottery or some such thing to get in.
ReplyDeleteJapan's manhole covers are beautiful, aren't they? :)
Yeah, the Tokyo Marathon is always oversubcribed but luckily the marathon has always been good to overseas participants - most (online) running friends I know who registered managed to get a slot. ^^
DeleteAnd those who are really making their way to Tokyo soon are now worrying over the cold weather in Tokyo.
Yup, Japan's manhole are indeed a sight to see. I have more coming up soon! :)
Very decorative covers. I've never seen one in color before. Maybe one day you will come here to do the San Francisco Marathon. :P
ReplyDeleteThe coloured manhole cover posts will be coming up soon! :)
DeleteYeah, maybe one day I'll be able to visit SF and run there. Fingers crossed! ^^
I guess it does pay to look down at the ground when walking. These manhole covers are so cool and definitely worth taking a picture of two. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteIt sure does pay to look down. ^^
DeleteThey are good landmarks to remember where you run and learn historical things. :)
ReplyDeleteIndeed they are. :)
DeleteIf only the manholes here are as interesting..
ReplyDeleteIf only. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou are very careful. I always ignore these manholi covers.
ReplyDeleteGood luck at Penang Bridge International Marathon!
I like to observe. A LOT. :)
DeleteThanks though I'm not sure whether I'm entering the Penang race yet. However, I am going to do a half-marathon this June at Standard Chartered KL Marathon. ^^
It is interesting what you can find looking down (or up). Wonderful observations :^)
ReplyDeleteYup, there are always interesting things to see if we care to look for it whether up, down or sideways or straight ahead. ^^
Deleteinteresting manhole covers unlike ours.
ReplyDeletelooking forward to the SCKL and Penang Bridge run too. Missed Penang bridge last year:-(
Ours, well as long as they are still there covering the manhole and not being sold as scrap metal, I am already thankful. xD
DeleteOooo you registered for SCKLM too? What distance? See you there!
I am still contemplating whether going for PBIM or not. Wait and see for now. ^^
You're a good observer! :D Very interesting covers.
ReplyDeleteI wish I can see 360degrees! LOL
DeleteObserving is fun. :)
Wait till you see more covers. There are lots more coming up soon! :)
Love the beautiful manhole covers! So how many covers you took photo of in this trip? : D
ReplyDeleteI look for them in each city we went. So, there are a few more up soon. ;)
DeleteBut if Malaysia have similar manhole covers, do you think they will go missing in no time? LOL!
ReplyDeleteIf its not taken as scrap metal, people might take it because it look nice. xD
DeleteSo are you entering the Penang Marathon? You should convince your family to take a holiday in Penang in November : D
ReplyDeleteStill thinking about entering. Registration for the Penang Bridge International Marathon is not open yet but the have a date confirmed already.
DeleteStill hoping the two boys will say yes to it. And I'd better start saving now for the Penang Holiday. ;)