Leap of faith



Back from Tokyo last weekend and settled quickly back into countryside mode; home-cooked food, toilets you can sit on, and a daily swim in the ocean or the river. We had a great time in Tokyo, saw the sights, enjoyed the nights, spent all our yen, and walked 'til our feet cried "uncle" and hurried back to our capsules for the night. Some highlights were going to the Miyazaki Hayao Ghibili Museum and going to a concert by a band of Rebecca Lindsay's friends in Nishi-Ogikubo with a couple friends of mine who live in Tokyo.
Earlier this week we went to a maki-zushi party at Kyoko's house, went to Shodo practice again, and last night participated in a monster-walk for kids through a mountain cemetery behind my friend's temple. Marc and Matthew were told they didn"t even have to wear masks, as they would be scary enough as it were, poping out from behind a rock or grave.
Today we went canoeing on the Kozagawa River. It was a beautiful day and the water was perfect for swimming. We found a big rock to jump off which alone makes for a successful river trip. After canoeing we ate an awesome BBQ eel restaurant along the same river. Oishi!!!! Tonight I hope we will be hanging out with some friends in Shimosato, or maybe just down to Makaroni for a beer.

Posted: Fri - August 12, 2005 at 05:08 PM        

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