Monthly Archives: May 2011

Braving tsuyu

Tsuyu rainy season started early this year. And as if this wasn’t enough, an out-of-season taifun struck our Kyushu shores. In the middle of it all, Jennifer & Machiel headed out on their epic 4 week journey to Kyoto. Our … Continue reading

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Amakusa Recon

Two flats (well, actually only one, being badly repaired at first) and a time trial to the ferry in Kuranomoto. Oompf, JIT. Meet up with George, our man in Ushibuka. Some serious drafting derny style behind his Cub to highlights … Continue reading

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Windows to Japan

During Golden Week, Avi & Wendy from Windows to Japan visited Izumi, kids & mother-in-law in tow. WtJ is a Kyoto based high end travel agency. The Lugasi’s enjoyed a wonderful farm stay at Utoku’s. Once Sheizaf, Yehonathan & Michiko … Continue reading

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Georgie on his Honda Cub

BBQ tonight, Miyazaki’s coming over. While meat shopping, phone call from George. On his way from Ushibuka to Yakushima, passing by Izumi around 8pm. “Do you like marinated chicken legs and wagyu steak, George ?”

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