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Trip research: Taal Volcano

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 | By joblogs | Views [931]

This is the satellite image of what I saw from the plane that day. It's Taal lake with an active volcano inside. Yes, we plan to climb the caldera. I might not feel the need to get in the sulfurous water however...

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Why am I going to the Philippines?

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 | By joblogs | Views [643] | Comments [1]

Why not? OK, there's more to it than that. Firstly, last year I didn't go to any new countries. This hasn't happened since 1995. How shocking! I intend to make up for it this year. Secondly, the Philippines is somewhere I have wanted to visit for ... Read more >

Looks like I spoke too soon

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [335]

So after a few warm days we have had a return to the cold, today I woke to the heaviest snowfall so far. I heard something outside at around 5.45 AM and went to see what it was. Turns out it was snow falling off my roof. I put on my winter bike pants ... Read more >

Gallery: Feb snow day

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Photo Gallery

Snow again
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No Internet for 4-6 WEEKS! :(

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [892] | Comments [2]

We have moved into the apartment and now have my SMX.  As for the internet it will be 4-6 WEEKS!  That's right I have to go in search for internet if I want to check email until then.  That said I will have fiber internet when it does arrive.  The reason ... Read more >

March- Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing), Japan

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [3033] | Video

Location: Throughout Japan, but especially good at Yoshino Dates: Cherry blossoms can begin to appear in Okinawa as early as January and not until May in Hokkaido, but through the bulk of the country they’re usually in flower near the end of March.... Read more >

Tags: cherry blossoms, hanami, japan, world festivals, yoshino

Feb 2009

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [427]

It's warming up now, yesterday (Sunday 15th) I went riding with the touring club. There are photos in the gallery. It was perfect weather for riding and it wasn't too long, which is good as I was already tired. We rode a bit over 100 kms, but since ... Read more >

Gallery: Touring in Feb

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Photo Gallery

pics from the motorcycle ride in Feb
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weather

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [477]

The big news everywhere is the fires in Victoria. Today my principal asked if I knew about them, I had seen the news stories online yesterday and it looked terrible. But this mornings news was much worse. We had wild winds over here, Gunma is famous ... Read more >

Day 5....make that 6

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [666]

Rubber Duckie, you're the one, You make bathtime lots of fun, Rubber Duckie, I'm awfully fond of you; (woh woh, bee doh!) Rubber Duckie, joy of joys, When I squeeze you, you make noise! Rubber Duckie, you're my very best friend, it's true! ... Read more >

Hiru-gohan; Lunch!

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [1922]

We ate lunch with one of Brandon's coworkers at a very nice Japanese place Friday.  Brandon ordered a "set" and got this wonderful presentation of a number of fun foods to try!  From the top left: not-sweet custard-like substance with meat ... Read more >

Shortbreak to Hawaii

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 | By rmartin | Views [277]

Well, once again we are off on a Kyoko Family trip.  Not one that i would have chosen but exciting none the less. We are only there for a couple of days but just long enough to forget work (despite the fact that i am thinking of it right now) When ... Read more >

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recontracting...

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [331]

Friday is the deadline for return of the forms. I have decided to sign up for one more year, leaving after one didn't sit right, it felt like giving up. I can't let Japan beat me ;) I don't have much else to say, I've been struggling with this decision ... Read more >

Nagoya: Atsuta and the Castle

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 | By kurenai | Views [1720]

How was Nagoya you ask? Well, first off, thanks for asking and secondly, it was quite nice.   My friend Alicia and I grabbed the express Kintetsu Urban Liner from Namba to Nagoya which runs every thirty minutes, takes ... Read more >

Tags: atsuta shrine, castle, japan, nagoya, setsubun

Gackt: thoughts of a Japanese rock concert

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 | By kurenai | Views [3905] | Comments [4]

Gackt: Requiem et Reminiscence II ~再生と邂逅~ (Rebirth and Reunion) - Nagoya, 2009.1.30 Say who? Gah-coo-toe , as the Japanese like to pronounce his name, is a very famous visual rock/pop star in Japan who is also decently ... Read more >

Tags: bunraku movie, concert, gackt, japan, jrock, nagoya, visual kei

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