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Xmas approaches and it is still very cold by our standards. I spot something that I never thought I would see on Okinawa – a hot water bottle! Anyway on Xmas Day we have a fantastic dinner at my place. … Continue reading →

Well, not really but very cold for Okinawa. I actually like this as I can wear a sweater and even socks! The engine is fixed! I start the massive clean up. The boat is filthy. All internal spaces are black … Continue reading →

Japan do not qualify for the quarter finals but they have been magnificent. In some ways, through their joyful play, sportsmanship, good manners and of course the behavior of their fans, Japan won the tournament. There has been nothing but … Continue reading →

Sitting in front of my computer I am disturbed by a recurrent beep. Where is it coming from? I imagine it to be computer generated and so switch off and then on anything that might emanate a beep; to no … Continue reading →

The engine repair is nearing completion. Kiyuna san does the work on the cockpit floor. How is he going to lift it into the engine compartment?He has a hoist which lifts it and lowers it but how to move it … Continue reading →

Just lots of bits of pieces that I will enjoy remembering when I am very old. The weather has been a bit gloomy. I have been editing/proofreading a long organizational yearbook. It has been great fun. My boss and I … Continue reading →

Okinawa weaves its net of charm on me again. For a start, Kiyuna san is hard at it, restoring the Yanmar to pristine condition. I pass by the Tomari Fish Market, a glorious place that I have mentioned many times … Continue reading →

Back in Okinawa! Air travel is back to normal. After two and some years of empty airports and empty planes this trip was back to the harsh reality of overcrowded airport and full plane. I rent a car from my … Continue reading →

A reminder that this is my diary. I love looking back to see what I was doing, say 10 years ago and realizing what a pompous fool I was! Not much has changed. Anyway, read it if you want. I … Continue reading →

I lived in France in the 1990s. There were only 3 television channels; TF1, A2, France 3. Sometimes on France 3, as part of another show, there would be a cooking demonstration by a lady called Maïté. This was way … Continue reading →