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Spring Update
Hello friends and family! 24 March 2005 TJ Bike and I are closer to a big adventure; recently I bought a tent and sleeping bag. TJ Bike now has stickers that say "TJ Bike" and ["ain't no problem"] in Japanese. I have quit my weekday job at Gaba, and changed my visa status to Visitor. I will leave Japan sooner than later. But first, *tomorrow*, I will find out if I have been accepted to ride Pb's 49th Global Voyage! I have been visualizing myself on the boat, happily and positively affecting those people I meet, plus playing Silent Football on a regular basis. The itinerary is here: http://peaceboat.org/english/voyg/49/itinerary.html Again, it's not yet confirmed that I'll be on it, but I have quite a good feeling about my chances. - - - The same day I find out about Pb, Sally and friends will come to Tokyo for a 10 day visit! She and her homegirls Kelly and Jasmine all decided to visit Japan before the next big stages of their lives (school, family, etc) so it will be like a huge party here! They are going to stay in my building, in the room next to mine, for quite a better rate than staying in a hotel. We plan to have an all night karaoke party, visit Hakone, explore places around Tokyo, possibly Kyoto, maybe Kamakura, have picnics under the lovely Spring cherry blossoms, and generally have a huge blast! - - - Last mass email I said I decided to go over and help tsunami-affected areas. I looked for organizations that would support such a venture, but they were generally too expensive; about 80,000 yen or US $800 for 2 weeks (including airfare). Not exactly an efficient use of money/resources as far as I can tell. I may just go over as a tourist and help their economy that way. - - - I'm increasing the speed with which I'm getting rid of stuff from my room; I've shipped a boxful of stuff to Dallas and nearly gotten rid of some big furniture (chest of drawers and shelves). Next will be more books and clothes. It's strange to look around and see that it's not all that much stuff, but it *seems* like a lot of stuff. I'm not sure how that works. - - - After Sally and the gang leave on April 5th, TJ Bike and I plan to take some practice trips around Tokyo during April, and then release my apartment completely and ride around in May. That will be until I go around the world on Pb, or until I leave Japan by bike, if I'm feeling up to the challenge. I may just get tired and come home. I hope this email finds you and yours happy and well. With Love - Rob!