Sweat, Smiles and Memories
What a week! It has recently been what the Japanese refer to as ‘Golden Week’. It is a week through April and May that includes 4 public...
A Gruelling Challenge for My Legs
Well, on the weekend I did what I thought was impossible for myself. I completed a 76km bike ride from Onomichi to Imabari. The ride was...
The Sammells Clan Invade Japan
Spring - a beautiful time of year in Japan. As the calendar changes to April, sakura (cherry blossoms) season, flowers, greenery and...
Too Much Food to Try
Taiwan – an island located south of Japan and a part of the Republic of China. It is a rather interesting country, filled with culture...
Graduating Times
When I graduated high school I was filled with a mixture of emotions. I was excited to finally leave school behind and become an...
It's Time to Get Naked...
While I do enjoy living in Japan, there are a few things I won’t miss when I return home; No zucchini being stocked at my grocery store...
Love is in the air ...
Valentine’s Day. As I view it, a commercialized holiday that really holds no significance. Why have only one day a year to declare your...
Blankets of Snow and Bean-Throwing
I am currently nursing a very sore backside after my very first snow trip here in Japan. The PE teachers asked me last minute if I’d like...
Decisions are not Easy ... for me!
I want to apologise for the amount of time between blog posts. I do wish I could write more often, but sometimes there are two reasons...
A Mixture of Pain, Nerves and Complacement
This past weekend saw me finally join a gymnastics club in Japan. After various emails back and forth, I made a reservation for a free...
