mosquitos and flower

The elegance of the dainty bloodsucker.

on the bridge

After the Basketball game we decided to walk back to the city. I`m not sure why we made this crazy decision. It was cold and grey and a long walk through the industrial port area. But i did get some nice (actually "interesting" might be a better word) views and pictures of a part of the city i would otherwise not see. We also got to walk across one of Osaka`s larger bridges, though more a functional bridge than a fancy decorative one to look at. Still cool, though.

Crazy Juggler Man

If i could do anything at this moment in time with my life it would be... NOT juggling things in front of cars.




Is the craziest part his actions? his hair? his total lack of footwear? or the fact that my camera tells me he wasn`t just an insane hallucination?

This picture was taken a while ago in Buenos Aires (by me). I was sorting through pictures on my `puter and found these and a ton of other randomness. Stay tuned. =)

Takedao Hiking

The pictures say it all, really. A great but easy hike along an old disused train line that runs through steep valleys and old tunnels. Bring a flashlight, a snack, a camera, and good friends and you`re all set. Thanks to Peter for arranging this hike.

Willy Wonka`s Amazing Waste Disposal Facility

For those of you who may not live here in Kansai, this is not in fact a giant candy factory run by a whimsical and slightly creepy man in a cool hat. This is where they incinerate the tons and tons of garbage produced by the residents of Osaka and surrounding area. Feel the magic!

Baskeh!! (Japanese Basketball League)

Lunchbox and coffee

Anyone feel like a quick break?