Category Archives: Travel
“Cock Sauce” at Chelsea Market
I took a walk over to Chelsea Market today for a look around. The official Chelsea Market website describes the space as “a one-stop, NYC culinary food shop, a gourmet lover’s wholesale-retail wonder world, and an energetic, industrial-chic hotspot, all … Continue reading
Back in NYC
I got in late last night on the train. The Amtrak train was 2 hours late both ways – going up to Montréal and coming back to NYC. I really support the idea of passenger rail travel, both for environmental … Continue reading
Filed under New York, Personal, Quebec, Travel, Uncategorized
Pictures from Québec
Above and below: Two views from the train from NYC to Montréal. Above: Hot air baloon festival, view from the train, just after passing into Canada. Below: The lake by Fred’s house. Very Dawson’s Creek! Above and Below: A photo-essay … Continue reading
Wafu Noodle Salad 和風冷麺サラダ
A Fred and LS original recipe. We made this cold noodle salad for lunch on Friday and enjoyed it al fresco on the terrace. Ingredients: cooked udon noodles, rinsed in cold water julienned carrots and cucumber and turkey cold cuts … Continue reading
Update from Quebec
I left New York early on Thursday morning for what was supposed to be a 10 hour train ride up through Upstate New York to Montreal, Quebec, but we were stopped at customs for nearly 2 hours, so I arrived … Continue reading
Filed under Japan, Personal, Quebec, Travel, Uncategorized
Chie and Friends in New York
Last night I met up with my friend Chie from Japan for some drinks and dancing. It was definitely cool to explore some more of New York’s nightlife and to meet some new people. I was told by a New … Continue reading
In NYC
I got into NYC last night. I’ll be here for the next few days and then on to Boston and/or Montréal. I’ve also got an interview for an internship on Monday, so wish me luck!
Filed under Personal, Travel, Uncategorized
Making Progress and Travel Plans
I have made some good progress in cleaning out my room and unpacking and organizing my stuff from Japan. I have pulled out a big box of books and 2 boxes of CDs to sell/donate. I can’t believe I own … Continue reading
Filed under Arizona, Personal, Travel, Uncategorized
At Fukuoka Airport 福岡空港で
Through the wonders of wireless internet technology, I am blogging on my laptop in Fukuoka Airport as I wait for my flight to Tokyo Narita en route to San Francisco and then Phoenix. Last night, I had my last adult … Continue reading
Usa Shrine 宇佐神宮
I went to visit the Usa [oo - sah] Shrine with Tash yesterday. The Usa Shrine is one of the most important shrines in Shintoism and is dedicated to the god Hachiman, who is the god of war and the … Continue reading
