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February 28th 2008

Not an arty model of Concorde...Not an arty model of Concorde...
Not an arty model of Concorde...

...but the corner of a funky building (see Harbourland Skyline shot)
Dear All,

Keeping ones' collective heads down to squirrel away every spare yen has been the year's prime activity. Having lately been inundated with correspondence lamenting the dearth of travelblogs, the following temporary measure will have to suffice- these are from almost the last time the lady and I were blessed with synchronised time off, some time in the first half of February.

However, I am pleased to garrulously offer tidings of having very recently returned from a trip to Hiroshima- news and views to follow anon. Furthermore, the Sakura season is on the verge of exploding, those little blossoms coyly dipping their toes in the sunshine. And subsequently the small matter of officially hitching ourselves together will take place in six weeks. Brace yourselves yourselves for a blog blizzard in the almost near future...



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When Shadows Collide With PeopleWhen Shadows Collide With People
When Shadows Collide With People

Which is an excellent album, by the way.
This is what happens...This is what happens...
This is what happens...

...when everyone gets drunk before they give the birthday boy his cake.
Meriken HotelMeriken Hotel
Meriken Hotel

Iconic Kobe Landmark
Frank Gehry, Frank Gehry,
Frank Gehry,

A famous arty type, crafted this.
Harbourland SkylineHarbourland Skyline
Harbourland Skyline

Famous...all over Japan anyway.
I was looking the other way...I was looking the other way...
I was looking the other way...

...when the back of my head exploded in a blinding flash of light.
SnowSnow
Snow

Out of my bedroom window. It sadly didn't settle, here at sea level.
Yuuya's Birthday PartyYuuya's Birthday Party
Yuuya's Birthday Party

Incidentally, at the preceding year's version Mitsu and I got together.






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