Hello!
I want to start this blog out by saying that I apologize for not writing in a week and a half. Dang. I’m sorry.
Well, Japan continues to be a challenge and a blessing. The challenges ebb and the blessings flow.
Let me catch you all up to speed.
The work at the Kindergarten is busy. By the time 6:00 p.m. rolls around, I am drained and ready for a little alone and rest time. So how do I spend my evenings here? Good question.
Last week consisted of: reading, Yahtzee and Catch Phrase with the girls, a jigsaw puz of Mt. Fuji (how appropriate), music, and 1984 by Orwell audiobook. Oh yeah, then there is the Skype action that I need. I love hearing the weather/farming updates, softball scores, Keim kids, Brighton highlights, etc… Also, last night I watched about 1hour of Simon and Garfunkel videos on YouTubes. They are going to be in Tokyo for a reunion tour at the end of the summer. I would like to get to that…probably won’t happen.
Last weekend, we decided to make a trip to see the Chiba Lotte Marines play baseball. They were scheduled to play the Hanshin Tigers, the equivalent to our NYYanks. The marines are actually managed by Bobby Valentine, former MLB manager and player. We boarded the train and crossed our fingers, as we were hoping to get tickets at the stadium. Didn’t happen. It was sold out and then some. I was optimistic. I really wanted to watch some baseball but I am always down for some adventure. On the way to the stadium, I noticed some signs for a beach…
Plan B. We eventually left the stadium and made our way to the beach. The beach is part of Tokyo Bay and wasn’t particularly pristine. However, I really enjoyed it. I waded out into the shallows and watched these crazy jumping fish. They usually jumped three times in a row, like they were trying to fly. It was rad and made me LOL and ROFL. haha.
After the beach, I saw a Japanese garden and really wanted to walk through. We saw that it cost 100 yen, which is about $1, well worth it.
We grabbed some decent noodles on the way back to the train station. We stumbled upon some street musicians who turned out to be pretty sweet. The were jamming some American acoustic songs. I like that. Then, a lady came up to us and mentioned that they were all missionaries. We stayed and talked with them in the park for about 30 mins and eventually missed our train…No biggie.
We made it back to Inzaimakinohara station. The girls were tuckered out. They grabbed their bikes and headed back to the kindergarten. I stayed out, explored, and jammed to some music…Mostly Regina Spektor, oddly enough… I guess it worked out.
Anyways, here are a few recent pictures. I’ll try to be better and update more.
Thanks for reading.
mike.
Frequenting the Big Boy. Nothing like U.S. Big Boy. They do have stellar waffle fries though.
C.Nan. + M.Yo = Okay!
Lions are super-cool too.
Gospel choir with the ladies...Overjoyed. obviously.
4 comments:
How did that fat Big Boy make it all the way to Japan? He must have balanced that tray he carries on his head all the way. Silly Big Boy.
Good to chat with you yesterday. We will do so again soon.
Hey Cousin, I've enjoyed your blogging skills. It looks like you're having a sweet adventure. Please tell me you've challenged at least one Japanese ping-pong master to a death match so far. Wings broke our hearts this year, hu? Next year I guess. Hope all continues to go well!
Hey! I was wondering when the next update was coming... goodness!
I like your sand art and hearing about all your spur of the moment adventures! So fun!
How did you like 1984?? I'm working on my travel library, so what do you think.. is it worth the packing space for me to take?
I guess you shouldn't underestimate the love of the Japanese pastime. better luck next time.
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