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Sun, 22 Mar 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [683]
When we walked down for our daily sunset at the Sea Wall, we were surprised to find exposed coral reef instead of water directly beyond the Sea Wall barrier. Naturally, we decided to climb the barrier and explore! It was so neat to be able to see some ... Read more >
Sun, 22 Mar 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Thu, 19 Mar 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [490]
Today was my last day at elementary school for the term. There's still a week of regular classes but none with me. I made point cards for the kids ad each class we have a game at the beginning, and if time permits there's sometimes a game at the end.... Read more >
Wed, 18 Mar 2009 | By joblogs | Views [802]
We left Japan
last month in the snow and returned today to a balmy 22 degrees and sunshine. Spring
has arrived! Takes the edge off being home at least. I thought my last blog entry should be about
things I will miss about the Philippines.... Read more >
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [532]
Friday was the graduation ceremony for the 3rd grade students. It was a very formal deal, we had to wear black suits and there was an improbable amount of bowing involved. Fortunately I was having dinner with Galen and Marcus, two American ALTs, the ... Read more >
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 | By jazz81 | Photo Gallery
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Mon, 16 Mar 2009 | By roxyfish | Views [585]
Brian, Chie and I headed to Kobe to partake in Kobe beef for the 4th time and do a few things that Brian had been wanting to do before he returned to America. Kobe beef was (as expected) delicious. My favourite chef cooked for us - Mr Matsushita (he ... Read more >
Tags: kobe
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 | By joblogs | Views [669]
I am really not ready to leave Aninuan Beach yet. This is where we just spent the past 5 days. http://www.aninuanbeach.com/ The amazing thing is David researched and booked it. I think I will let him organise all of our trips from now on
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 | By peter_allen | Photo Gallery
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Thu, 12 Mar 2009 | By jazz81 | Views [1762]
So after 2 super flighyts with Chinsa airlines, full meals & tv on 2 short flights, I finally arrived in Japan. 2 hours after touch down and I was already tucking into a meal of grilled mackeral, rice, miso and few other bits with one of the best ... Read more >
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 | By ladydowse | Views [581]
So it’s one week from take-off and as many of you will know the recent days have prompted a fair few hours of self-analysis. And well, the truth of the matter is I have stumbled across a major flaw in my psychological make-up, my apologies to all of you ... Read more >
Tags: setting out
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [884] | Comments [1]
I got a call from the Shipping Office on Friday, asking me to come in and provide them with maps and paperwork for our first shipment. We were so excited and couldn't wait to get our own pillows again! After getting the paperwork straightened out and ... Read more >
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [299]
I just got the email confirming that my short animation 'Flip' has been invited to screen at the Melbourne International Animation Festival. It will also be part of the travelling Australian Animation Festival that tours the country from May. That's ... Read more >
Fri, 6 Mar 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [263]
This has been intensive week for ALT-days. I had ALT days at 3 different schools, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (today). Plus on Tuesday and Thursday I had my regular elementary visit in the afternoon, so I have been unusually busy, which has been ... Read more >
Sun, 1 Mar 2009 | By kurenai | Views [6185]
My friend and I felt the need for a little bit of culture so
we headed over to the National Museum of Art in Osaka. Leaving Higobashi exit 3 (on the blue
Yotsubashi subway line) we followed a map directly outside the station to the
museum. ... Read more >
Tags: art, china, contemporary, culture, japan, kanji, museum, osaka
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