I'm looking forward to being out of school and into summer, but have mixed feelings about leaving Japan. It has offered such awesome experiences and sights, but I really feel that I've seen the majority of it. But then again, when I started school I felt as though I was done with the country and was quickly disproved. I have yet to make it to Hokkaido, much of Kyushu or any of the islands, as it does not appear my trip to Okinawa will take shape.
I've gotten some more pots and such back from ceramics which both adds to my oh this is 'funky' pile, and oh this will be fun to smash pile.
The good news is that in 5 weeks and 1 day I will be walking 100 km for Oxfam as part of a hash inspired team the Kinki (region I'm in) Trailwalkers. It should take just over 24 hours and be quite an experience as it goes through the mountains and ends up with a beautiful view of Mt. Fuji. I'm going to try to ignore the fact that I have exams the day before and Monday after and simply realize that in 10 years I won't remember a grade, but I will remember this hike.
Hashing has been great, we did a gorgeous hike in the Rokko mtn. range, walking distance from the main Kobe station for about 4 hours, then met for a hash afterwards. It led us through some incredible cherry blossom (sakura) tunnels and viewing spots and finished off with a bbq at a river crowded with families and Japanese fascinated with these foreigners who ran, ate and drank all in excess. I also have it on good authority that P.E.I is about to receive its first Sakura compliments of a hasher.
Should any of you be at the U of C, keep an eye out for the travel supplement in coming weeks, there may be an article from Japan in there.
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