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Having established my credentials in Ginowan, I determine to test the reality of the bike to boat, sail, bike back home daydream. Off I go and discover that I can bike along a sort of harbor wall pathway almost all … Continue reading →

There is quite a lot of bureaucracy to become an official Ginowan resident and persuant to the new official address I have to change my pension, health insurance and driving license details. Off I go to the Ginowan City Hall. … Continue reading →

To celebrate the move to Ginowan, we go for a sunset cruise followed by first dinner at the new place. Truly beautiful out at sea, no wind but we chug along serenely. We return to the new apartment for the … Continue reading →

I move from Onna son to Ginowan shi. I am too old and fat to do the move myself so hire a Japanese moving company. These young men are dynamite. Shimabukuro san and Machida san are full of enthusiasm and … Continue reading →

My time is spent preparing for the great change of life, from country boy to hard assed city lizard. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghLWjyOOLno There is so much to do. Gas, electricity, water, air conditioning, in and out, sign new lease, un-sign old lease, … Continue reading →

After weeks of disheartening search, suddenly I have a new apartment in Ginowan. I signed the lease. I am so pleased. It is in a very shabby building with ghastly views but it is walking distance from 3 supermarkets, a … Continue reading →

As usual, the announcement that the Rainy Season was over, turned out to be premature. It has rained nearly all week. This has left lots of time for one of my favorite activities, going for delicious Japanese lunches with beautiful … Continue reading →

A nice man comes to my door carrying a parcel. It is from my brother Alan in England. It is wrapped in brown paper. I do not know if other people have an association between parcels and brown paper, but … Continue reading →

We have lunch at the delightful Tou Cafe and Gallery https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Tou-cafe-and-gallery-151656035370230/ After the meal we chat a bit by the cars. Short chat as it has been and still is very hot with high humility. I vaguely remember placing my … Continue reading →

The Government has announced that the Rainy Season is now over, so everything is OK. I am slightly unconvinced but celebrate by covering the cockpit lockers with a new layer of non slip stuff. On Saturday we go sailing. It … Continue reading →