Monday, August 27, 2007

Above the clouds


We are staying in Kumamoto, a small town at the base of active volcano range. Our daily commute takes us up these mountains and above the clouds. Windmills in the distance.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Tokyo hotel view


Our hotel view on Sunday morning. Buildings as far as the eye could see in all directions.

Back in Japan


Well here we go again. We arrived in Tokyo on saturday. This photo was taken on the bus ride from Narita airport to our hotel which is in west Tokyo, near the other Tokyo airport (Haneda). We fly from Haneda on Sunday to Kumamoto.

LA Public Transport result


Well I made it home alive. The train from Santa Clarita was very nice. Comfortable and not crowded. See photo. The buses from downtown to Manhattan beach were pretty gross. All together i spent 11.25 and it took 2 hrs 45 min. A car would be about half the cost go fuel and about half the time. But it was an interesting experience.

Thursday, August 23, 2007

My LA Public Transport Experience


Well I decided to take the public transport from Santa Clarita to Manhattan beach after work today. I needed to leave my car at the office.

Sunday, August 19, 2007

S.S. Lane Victory


Dad, Gramps, and i took a cruise on this WWII ship to Catalina Island today. This is a fire boat saluting us on our return.

Friday, August 10, 2007

Beach volleyball


This weekend at manhattan beach!

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Back home


Went surfing this afternoon, them grabbed some El Tarasco tacos for dinner. Now just relaxing on the beach. It is good to be back!

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Heading home


Our trip is finally coming to an end. Taking the bus back to Tokyo to catch our flight. I beleive this is a 3 level highway.

Saturday, August 4, 2007

Friday, August 3, 2007

Saturday Taxi Ride


No bus service for Saturday so we have to take a cab. Quite a long week for us.