Saturday, October 18, 2014

ONE DAY TRIP BY AMPHIBIAN BUS AND CESSNA PLANE.

         Our trip started from the rotary of Tuchiura railroad station by amphibian bus.



The bus.



another side of the bus.



A steeling wheel  and the helm at the driver's area.



Into the lake.



Lake Kasumigaura.



Then we got on a Cessna.


Ryugasaki airport.


Taking off.


Rice paddies.


Closing up.


Landing.


We enjoyed this trip very much.

Sharing with Scenic Weekends. Our World Tuesday.









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51 comments:

  1. Gemma WisemanOctober 18, 2014 at 11:02 AM

    The amphibian bus fascinates me. Such briight colours. And the view of the rice paddies is stunning.

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:14 PM

      Dear Gemmma.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  2. TomokoOctober 18, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    竜ヶ崎からの飛行探索,絶好のお天気日和で、気分爽快ですね！！霞ヶ浦周辺はまだ稲刈りが終わっていませんね。茨城県に３０年ほど住んでいました。土浦から北に３０キロの水戸市です。霞が浦には家族でよく魚釣りに行きました。最近は環境汚染された霞ヶ浦の水もきれいになっていると聞いています。あの頃は水陸両用の観光バスはなかったと思います。愉快そう。乗りたかったです！土浦市頑張ってるな～と思いました。

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:20 PM

      Dear Tomoko sama.
      こんばんは。　茨城県に長く住んでいらっしゃったのですか。　この水陸両用バスは日本での第一号だそうです。　湖に入ると、運転手から、船長に交代しました。愉快だけど乗っていると乗り換えが要らないだけでした。　土浦市頑張れですね。

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  3. rainfield61October 18, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    Such a beautiful aerial view.

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:21 PM

      　Dear Rainfield61.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  4. JaneOctober 18, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    I just love those bright colours, great photos, thanks for sharing :)

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:21 PM

      Dear Jane.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  5. eileeninmdOctober 18, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    The bus is cool, so colorful. And what a scenic plane ride.. Thanks for taking me along.. Great shots. Have a happy weekend!

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:22 PM

      Dear Eileen.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  6. TomOctober 18, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Hi there,
    What an interesting bus boat! Agricultural fields can look so interesting from the air. Tom The Backroads Traveller

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:22 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  7. AnzuOctober 18, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    先日訪れた霞ヶ浦。 私達は船に乗るのがイベントのひとつでした。　
    残念ながら空は飛ぶ勇気は全くありません。　(◎-◎;)　凄いですね !!　
    空から見ると畑は幾何学模様なんですね。　

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:25 PM

      dear Anzu sama.
      こんばんは。　土浦にいらっしゃったのですか。　バスのガイドさんの説明が面白かったです。この幾何学模様は、田圃アートの名残かも知れません。

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  8. LoracOctober 18, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Love the plane ride and the boat! I had a look at your other post too. Wonderful scenery and I joined your site.

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:25 PM

      　Dear Lorac.
      Thank you very much for your comment and joining my site.

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  9. UnknownOctober 19, 2014 at 12:12 AM

    Hello Minoru, How interesting to see the view from above. I've never been in a small plane. Enjoy your weekend!

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:26 PM

      Dear Gunilla.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 19, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    Beautiful views from both water and sky. The aerial views of the rice paddies are beautiful.

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:26 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  11. Twilight ManOctober 19, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    What an interesting trip to travel on land, water and air! I love the bus designs and the view of paddy fields! Thanks for sharing this interesting trip. I love it.

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:27 PM

      Dear Twilight Man.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  12. stardustOctober 19, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    上空から見た田んぼはきれいですね。コメ作りがアートになっています。セスナは乗ったことがありません。やや高所恐怖症気味ですが、カメラを持つと勇気がでて撮影中は忘れるかもしれません。

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:29 PM

      Dear Yoko sama.
      こんばんは。2週間前まで、田圃アートが有ったそうです。そうですね。カメラを持ったらなにもかも忘れますね。

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  13. Forest Dream WeaverOctober 19, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    Hi Minoru, this colourful vehicle must bring out the child in everyone! Looks like an exciting experience. I like the aerial photos of the fields.......an interesting patchwork design......
    Thanks for sharing this.

    Enjoy your week,
    Ruby

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 7:30 PM

      　 Dear Ruby.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  14. sarahOctober 19, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    水陸両用バスは、前にブダペストで見た事がありますが、日本にもあったのですね。カラフルで目立ちますね。セスナでの飛行、おもしろそうです。田圃アート、空から見るときれいだったでしょうね。霞ヶ浦あたりは行った事ないですが、広クて、気持ちのよさそうな所ですね。
    Have a nice day!

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 9:26 PM

      　Dear sarah.
      こんばんは。このバスは日本に8台あるそうです。私たちが乗ったのは、その第1号です。霞ヶ浦は日本で第2位の広さです。　景色が単調なのが残念です。

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  15. maryaustriaOctober 19, 2014 at 8:23 PM

    I love the colors of the bus boat! Amazing landscapes and shots

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 19, 2014 at 9:27 PM

      　Dear Mary.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  16. AnonymousOctober 20, 2014 at 11:58 PM

    What a wonderful adventure you had! Great shots too.

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 21, 2014 at 9:23 PM

      Dear Lady Fi.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  17. Laura. MOctober 21, 2014 at 12:24 AM

    Nice walk with great views !!
    Thanks Minoru. Good week.
    a hug.

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 21, 2014 at 9:24 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  18. carol l mckennaOctober 21, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Colorful and creative shots! What a great time!

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 21, 2014 at 9:24 PM

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  19. Lisa GordonOctober 21, 2014 at 9:40 AM

    I just love this bus, Minoru!!! :-)

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 21, 2014 at 9:25 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  20. UnknownOctober 21, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    "Minoru' Photo Diary" has been included in our Sites To See #405. Be assured that we hope this helps to point many new visitors in your direction.

    http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2014/10/sites-to-see-405.html

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 21, 2014 at 9:26 PM

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  21. Minoru SaitoOctober 21, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Dear Felicia.
    Thank you very much for your comment.

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  22. Kirsty VittetoeOctober 22, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Gorgeous photos and fabulous post!

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 22, 2014 at 8:33 PM

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  23. Nippon NinOctober 22, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    おもしろかったです。　こんな設定もいいですね。セスナがちょっと怖そうだけど。上から見えた田圃の景色が最高ですね。楽しいポストでした。

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 22, 2014 at 8:37 PM

      Dear Akemi sama.
      こんばんは。お褒めいただきありがとうござます。　2週間前には田圃アートが有ったそうです。　水陸両用バスは、湖に入る時と出る時が、操縦が大変だそうです。　運転手と船長と2人でこのバスを動かしました。

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  24. UnknownOctober 23, 2014 at 1:27 AM

    Looks like a fun trip. You got some amazing views and photographs.

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 23, 2014 at 9:17 PM

      Dear Lady Lilith.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  25. VieraOctober 23, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    What a great trip with a colourful bus...I'm sure you enjoyed it...
    Thanks for visiting my page...

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 24, 2014 at 11:16 PM

      dear Viera.
      Thank you very much for your comment.

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  26. alpOctober 27, 2014 at 8:04 PM

    Muy curiosas fotos...y el autobus-barco, increible...un saludo desde Murcia...

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    1. Minoru SaitoOctober 28, 2014 at 8:40 PM

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      Thank you very much for your comment.

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