Well, it appears that spring is here, so one last winter adventure was undertaken. Last weekend Luke, Yoshi and I braved the slopes of Mizuho Highland about an hour from Hiroshima. There was much more snow than when we went there last year and the weather was perfect - hot and sunny! Actually, quite a contrast of feelings, cold snow, sweat and sunburn! So, this time we tried out fun skis (short skis), no stocks involved but they would've been helpful! Now, in theory short skis are like using long iceskates - I guess after more practise they are but round one didn't seem that way! Again, I was rather scared of the speed at which you go down hill especially seeing as though I couldn't master how to stop. Anyway, after a couple of hours I had kinda worked it out and almost had fun... Skiing proved to be easier than snowboarding and less tiresome for the old body.

 

Luke and I are heading back to OZ next week for a quick 10 day trip - got money to spend, beer to drink and a wedding to go to and drink more beer!

 

Starting April I have a new job teaching at a private JHS's dormitory - sounds like a fun job, I am really looking forward to it.

 

Thats all for now!