So... I've been back from the US for about a month, and Rachel for a week longer than that. And we have neglected to post since then. We've actually been fairly busy and will endeavor to let the interesting bits trickle out soon, but here is a quick update.
沖縄- Okinawa -
We went there. It was awesome. It was my first time on a subtropical island and I have a quite the hankerin to return. Even though it was mostly overcast and somewhat stormy during our trip it was still far warmer than Osaka. It also had a very nice... pace? mood? something... I've people talk about "island time" and the way people are supposed to be more laid back and think everything is "cool, man," but I always gathered that it was somewhat of an exaggeration. And I still do, but there was some truth to it. To get around we had to drive, which meant I had to get used to driving on the left-hand side, which was pretty easy. It helped to leave Naha, the capital, and get right on the highway to the northern part of the island. Anyway, we got a lot of sightseeing and relaxing in and Rachel is already plotting our return.
Musical theatrics -
Our musical endeavors continue apace: more samba rehearsals, a taiko drumming recital, new taiko classes and more instruments. I brought back a full-sized classical guitar to add to the samba experience and Rachel picked up a sanshin while we were in Okinawa. I have a feeling that the sanshin will need an entire post devoted to itself, but buying it was a fantastic idea.
Other than that we have been quite busy although there isn't much to write about - just lots of working, going to clubs for research, etc. I've got a backlog of pretentious ruminations ready to unleash on the world, but I think I haven't had enough coffee or breakfast to get into all that.
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