2002 Suzuka Reader Feedback
Japan, 13 August 2002 -- It's one of the shortest yet most difficult walks I've ever taken, transitioning from the cool sanctuary of a 747 to the tarmac at Osaka's Itami International Airport where only the unforgiving heat and humidity of the Japanese summer await. If I didn't know better I would have thought my plane accidentally diverted to some godforsaken tropical banana republic, but no, I really am on that tiny island-nation across the Pacific on a mission to see the Suzuka 8 Hours or die trying.
Perhaps I am unique among travelers who normally go through the trouble of, oh, booking hotels and planning transportation while visiting foreign lands because for this, or any trip, I haven't done any of that. Please don't judge me too harshly, it's just that I believe spontaneity is one of life's finest spices and a commodity too few these days are willing to risk anxiety over. As Admiral Farragut would say, "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!"
Sounds good to me- read the article and regale us with your wit and wisdom as you provide that ever-crucial feedback below.
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