For Nicci, one of the most exciting parts of Japan was to indulge one of her favorite past-times: collecting Maneki Nekos, or waving kitties. Possibly her most important goal in visiting Japan was to grow her collection,...
Maneki Neko Madness
Friday, October 28, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Japanimals
One of our favorite things about Osaka was the kaiyukan (aquarium). There were penguins there, so you know we had to go.
We got there just in time to see them being fed!
Unlike American or European aquariums...
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Bike (Half Way) Around the Bay
Just after Japan, we rode in another 150 mile bike ride--Bike Around the Bay. Well, sort of. You see, the first day was glorious. We got there early and lined up with our bike.
Then Dave and Dana joined...
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The Incredible (Occaisionally Inedible) Food of Japan
One of the most -- ahem -- adventurous parts of visiting Japan was the food. Even "American" breakfast wasn't quite American; the most defining feature of it seemed to be that it involved hot dogs:
At least one of us...
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
TSFB Visits Traditional Japan
"The Team" just spent a great week and a half in Japan! Eddy was involved in ICFP this year (you can see my name on the program committee!), and it was a great excuse for TSFB to see some of Japan!
On the spiritual side,...
