Jo Trouble's Guestbook

The individuals
Thanks Michelle. Yes, there is so much more to be seen and felt when you take the time to stand out in the middle of 'nothing'.

Why Ishinomaki?
Although the immediate need when something like this happens is shelter and food, to rebuild businesses and community financial support is the best way to help. I wanted to go somewhere in Tohoku and support local business by spending money, and show that there are people thinking of them. I saw a couple of foreigners at the accommodation near the train station, but none out in the wasteland. Why Ishinomaki? A few days after the tsunami an article was written in Japanese about the American English teacher living in Ishinomaki who died trying to save her students. They were looking for a volunteer to do an urgent translation of it to get the story out in English, and I picked the job up. I've never not been able to remove myself from a translation before, but this one I couldn't get out of my head.

Many thanks
Telling a photographer you feel emotion when looking at their images is one of the best compliments you can give. Thanks for dropping by !

What was to come
It was with such a casual voice that Denise told us to "just head to the top of the stairs...". What a treasure that place is, with company to match!