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Hey Gang Since my last update, I had a ridiculously painful cramp in my lower back, went to the chiropractor two days in a row for massage, accupuncture and two types of heat therapy. But don't worry; my back is mostly perfect now. - - - This evening I made plans with two of my friends to climb Mt Fuji next month. We're going to make a three day adventure of it: up on the afternoon of July 12th, down on July 13th, and then bask in an onsen in Izu overnight in a bed and breakfast. There are four official trails up the mountain. We're choosing the most difficult one (just to say we did it, and) because it's the least crowded. We'll go down a different trail (which therefore requires a trek halfway around the crater) so it will be like we climbed *over* Mt Fuji. Should be great fun. - - - I have done a bit of research and have found there may be as many as 30 roller coasters in the greater Tokyo area. It seems that some of the parks no longer exist, so maybe there are only 20-few coasters, but there are still plenty that I've not seen. Including some bigger ones. I'm scheduled to go with my friend Jen who will photograph some of the coasters at Yumiuriland on June 10th. And on that same day, Dan (my awesome ex-roommate) and I will go bunjee jumping!! - - - Speaking of my awesome ex-roommate, Dan sent me a link to http://www.peaceboat.org/english/voyages/index.html and I'm interested in joining their 47th Global Voyage (October - January 2005). It should be an amazing adventure! - - - Just last week I began learning Mandarin. I learned [are you well?], [I am well.], [he], [she], and [thank you]. This includes reading and writing the seven kanji for these words and phrases. Tomorrow is my second lesson. In Japanese, I'm far from fluent, but I can exchange basic biographical information, make plans to meet people and describe my daily activities. Awesome. - - - I hope you're doing great. With Love - Rob