Ken came home from his walk the other morning and showed me these pictures of fresh bear track. I assumed he had walked up on the mountain. But no, he walked down on the river that day. The river runs right through Tsuruoka. This bear was in town- and the tracks were fresh!
Many people in Japan who walk in the wilds wear little bells on them. The ringing warns the bear so they aren't surprised and then attack. I have tried and tried to talk Ken into wearing a bell. He says no. He says they're not warning bells, but "dinner bells" for bears! (and they scare away birds) Sigh.
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I just read this out loud to Roger and Lois and we all laughed out loud! But be careful, Ken! We don't want you to be eaten by a Japanese bear - or any other kind!
Who knew there were bears in Japan? I guess I do now thanks to you and the pics of bear prints. I think Ken should carry two sticks and bang them together like the lady in the Parent Trap. I always think of that when I'm out walking in the wild.
Wow! That is scary. When we get heavy snow like that sometimes there will be bears and mountain lions who come down from the mountains into town looking for food. The very idea completely freaks me out. I don't think a little bell would do much against a hungry bear or mountain lion, but maybe Uncle Ken can be the guinea pig!
Jaron thinks those pics are pretty awesome. Don't die, dear Daddy. It's a family rule. 😀
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