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"My enterance was unlike any I had ever had. I was greeted by a local by the name of Namaki. He was an interesting character. His hair was dark brown and long and his eyes were and energetic silver. He was obviously a native, and dressed in traditional samurai garb, however, it was decorated in multiple colors and floral patterns. He was young in personality and apparently concerned for my safety during my visit.
Dangerous, was how he described the small, quiet village. To be honest, I'm not sure that dangerous would describe the traditionally quaint town. If I hadn't see the doors close and the windows open to the eyes of the villagers, he, and the strange presence of his brothers, would have been the only person I thought was living there. I regret not being able to find information on this small village. I was only able to learn it's location and name, but there was barely any, if not, no known knowledge of this town. The villagers stared at me through their windows as if a western movie was taking place in their dirt streets.
My first encounter with the locals was with the Inn keeper. The building was empty when I walking into the lobby. Literally, there couldn't be another visitor in this town other than me. I was baffled. I walked over to the man, who was stiff and held some sort of caution in his eyes. When I payed him, he made sure to be very careful about not touching my hand. It was as if touching me would curse him in some way, like my very touch would turn him into a foreigner and he would no longer be allowed to live in this village. The room was cheap, thankfully, and I retreated to it to settle in.
That is where I sit now, in my simple, yet lovely room. I'm unsure if I want to uncover the mysteries of this village or simply enjoy a quiet vacation. I worry about the precautions of letting my curiosity wonder. However, I told Namaki I would meet him at a local hot spring, so, I must be off to do so.
It turns out, as well, that I have no internet, so these posts will have to be posted after my visit of this village. I will, however, continue to write."