Blogs from Matsuyama, Ehime, Japan, Asia - page 5

The typhoon is coming! Estimated time arrival: Monday, September 18th. Be prepared for all public transport to stop, downpours and strong gusts. Apparently I won't be riding my new bike to Imabari on Monday? boo hoo. But at least we get to keep Sports Day as is for tomorrow, including the enkai to follow. Instead of having SCHOOL on a SUNDAY if it rains! Humina what? Yes, that's how they do it here. All the kids have to come to school anyways so if it rains we just have classes as though it were a regular weekday. In the typhoon. But I am excited for Sports Day. I am officially on 2 dance teams now. I was added to the 1st and 2nd year dance team after it was decided unfair by the teachers for me ... read more

This is my first rainy Sunday. So I actully have time to sit down and work on the blog! Life has been extremely busy as of late, with the first week of school wrapping up Friday, "enkai" to attend as well as birthday parties and travel. Sitting at home this morning I am finally able to ponder the many changes affecting my life at the moment. I am settling into a routine and feeling more comfortable in my surroundings. My flat, located in the suburbia of Hojo shi, is about 20 minutes north of Matsuyama by local train. A bike ride from city center requires just under an hour, although that is considering you travel with a road bike. Many Japanese refer to my location as "inaka" but I would beg to differ. Nothing against "inaka" ... read more