more kite flying

Big Red has a new friend

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January 28th 2007
My big red finally has a partner to ride with! Mike (now in Japan until April) bought his own big red and we spent the weekend biking to Imabari to be with friends (and for Mike to meet some new people outside of the old Japanese women he sees everyday in Hojo town). The first day was a bit cloudy and cold, but in all a great weekend. Now we rest our tired bones and load up all these pics. ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more