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One of the greatest surprises about Japan is the bread. Before I came here, I thought that the Japanese did not eat bread, but rice, baby whales and dolphins. Now, after 4 years I have no doubt that the best … Continue reading →

So over the last few months I have been conscious of a low-level ringing in my ears. Apparently the medical term for this is Tinea Cruris. Yesterday, I go to see an ear doctor . It is, as usual, the … Continue reading →

It is late November on Okinawa. It is Saturday and it is a very soft day. There is no wind. There is a gentle drizzle. The sea is motionless and a feeling of calm abides. I have been entrusted with … Continue reading →

So poor Buster,  a cat of  infinite jest, of most excellent fancy; I  have borne him on my back a thousand times, has gone to the happy hunting grounds. He lived in London with Ian and Ann. Well,  I now have a … Continue reading →

After 2 days of meetings, one in an underground bunker with no windows. I break out into the suburbs of Perth again. I take the number 37 bus to Belmont where there is a session of Irish music at Belvideres. http://www.belvideres.com.au/ … Continue reading →

So for weeks I have been trembling with anticipation. Part of the program for Perth was a sailing trip on the Swan River organized by the Royal Perth Sailing Club.  When the great day came I am told that there … Continue reading →

You may remember my joy when Cobb swam into view. https://quietripple.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/cobb/ Well, moth and rust doth corrupt and after 2 years of Okinawan heat, salt, exposure and constant use, I need another. They are unbuyable in Japan. I am very excited … Continue reading →

Time of arrival in a new city is important. Normally you cannot check into a hotel until 2:00 so if you arrive at 5:00 am, as I did in Perth, you have to find somewhere to lie down for nine … Continue reading →

So today we celebrated our 3rd birthday as a real Graduate University. A lot has been achieved and rightly we celebrate with food and acts. 600 people came to have fun. It poured all morning but just as we were … Continue reading →

So Jeremy has been here for the last 2 weeks and it has been great. He has been the key influence in the resurrection of Dileas. He moved tons of sand and provided huge doses of muscle. Anyway his flight … Continue reading →