Gerard and I travelled to Japan over this winter's break. We spent the New Year holiday at Nobuko-chan's family's home in the countryside, eating delicious mochi and zenzai, the traditional hot foods of winter celebrations. That was followed by a visit to Kobe to see old friends from the IOC. We spent a day hiking over Rokko-san and down the other side to Arima Onsen, with one of the original hot springs pictured here; natsukashii! The only wildlife we encountered on the way was one inoshishi (wild boar) digging for grubs. It was a sweet time spent with good old friends enjoying each others' company and the outdoors all together. Josh, Junko, and Wendy hosted us with food and lodging in their apartments; I'm lucky to know such kind folks! I've missed you guys.
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