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October 18 2024

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Back to Seattle in the morning. I was able to go to post office, have a massage, and then go to two different events.  The first one was at century ball room which was a fund raiser for DESC.  Nice dances with several people.  Then I left to go to dance underground for the monthly blues dance.  Very nice dances at the blues, and I didn't get home until after midnight.  A long day but very fun.    

October 17 2024

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At little bar and food place in Fukuoka Nabe and beer Some grilled vegies Fresh vegies at Hanada airport prior to going home to seattle  At the airport.  Going home today  At hanada airport, a restaurant with  interesting decor Kambucha sparkling tea.  Very nice and served in a champagne glass.  At the bar in Fukuoka.  Fumiko left her phone behind, and we had to go back to get it.  At least we had not taken a taxi at that time.  Nice grilled meat Nabe Breakfast at the hotel. The hotel had a very large public bath.  The hot soaking water feels good both before going to sleep and before going out in the morning.  

October 16 2024

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The chappeax coffee shop at the Fukuoka symphony building.   Very interesting building with a whole side being covered in trees.  And not just small trees . This is the 13th floor of the building.  View from the top floor  Diagram of building Along the river.    The tree building  An old building in Fukuoka.  It is a culural asset now.   Fumiko old coworker Ito san.  She took us to a resturant with a private room.  It was a very nice lunch.  At the Fukuoka shrine.  There was a big group of German tourists visiting.  My fortune said I need to stay in one place for awhile.  I guess that is what I am going to do for the next seven months, except for the two trips that we have already planned. I will be going to school, but I also will be trying to sell some properties in order to have some more cash and the potential for some more travel.  Back in Saka. We did a visit to the family plot. Keiko is doing a great job farming.  I got a hair cut.   It is a bit shorter that it was. I still need