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Fri, 27 Feb 2009 | By joblogs | Views [526]
Standing at the airport bus stop in the
freezing rain was no fun, but the Japanese believe a little hardship
makes you stronger. I don't know about that, but a little shivering
on a bus stop would certainly make me appreciate ... Read more >
Tags: flight, manila
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [341]
It has been snowing all day, lots of snow falling gently but not resting on the asphalt or cement. It's building up on grass and on dirt and leaf litter though. Plus there's a bit sticking to cars. I'm going to Isesaki tonight for dinner, I was going ... Read more >
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [318]
So last weekend I caught up with an old friend from Uni. Three (real name Chalisa) was also doing the Masters at Deakin a few years ago when I was there, we worked on a major documentary project together. When i visited Thailand over Christmas 2007 ... Read more >
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 | By joblogs | Views [468]
I have been researching some interesting places to visit in the Philippines that don't involve too many internal flights or trips deep into malarial areas. I booked an internal flight online today that cost 3 pesos. THREE PESOS! That can't be ... Read more >
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Wed, 25 Feb 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [714]
We've been thoroughly enjoying walking the two blocks between our house and the Sea Wall each night so we can sit on the Sea Wall and watch the sun set over the Sea of China. What a spectacular sight! Check out some of our photos in the "Sea Wall"... Read more >
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery
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Tue, 24 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Photo Gallery
Three and her brother visit Japan
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Mon, 23 Feb 2009 | By kurenai | Views [2725] | Comments [1]
The Pirates of the Dotonbori, that is, an Osaka-based improvisation
group who put on shows at various venues throughout the year. Think of a
local-based “ Whose Line Is It Anyway? ” show and that’s what these guys are
except their shows are ... Read more >
Tags: club, comedy, improv, improvisation, japan, osaka
Sun, 22 Feb 2009 | By joblogs | Views [925]
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...
Tags: taal, volcano
Sun, 22 Feb 2009 | By joblogs | Views [628] | 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 >
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Views [328]
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 >
Fri, 20 Feb 2009 | By peter_allen | Photo Gallery
Snow again
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Mon, 16 Feb 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [885] | 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 >
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
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