Jefferson’s Nickel – Friday, March 29, 2019

• Friday, March 29, 2019, Day 16
• Temple #37
• Shimanto Town, Japan
• Weather: 55-65 overcast
• Miles 34.1 (walk & train) / Total Miles 217.4

Alone the costal mountain road on the Yokonami Peninsula, I met a couple who had parked at view point. After a bit of welcomed conversation, I offered them an o-settia. I carry a newly minted roll of nickels with the images Thomas Jefferson and Monticello. Using the app google translate, I explain Thomas Jefferson was America’s third president. His home was named Monticello. I work at Thomas Jefferson’s home. The couple was delighted. I continued walking down the road when I heard shouting. The man was running with outstretched arms holding two beautiful oranges, an o-settia for me. It feels so good to be giving and receiving these daily gifts.

This couple got it. Unfortunately many receivers of my USA nickel think I work at the president’s home, the White House.

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