Random pictures from March 2007

Japanese royalty — Kim and I pose in front of Osaka Castle.

Tokyo from boat — The Tokyo skyline from a boat tour on the Sumida River.

Prayers — Prayer cards showing this year’s Zodiac animal: the boar.

11 April 2007 at 21:32

Anonymous says:

Thanks for posting the pictures. I am one of many people from First Lutheran in Maquoketa who are following your blog and reading about your adventure in service. May God bless you, and keep those posts coming! -Mark

11 April 2007 at 22:41

Anonymous says:

I always enjoy hearing from you and getting to see the beautiful pictures you take. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

Sumo in Osaka, March 2007

Travelling to Osaka, just to watch sumo.

Nara Pictures

A day spent exploring Japan's historic Nara.

The Winter Blues - It’s Not What You Think

Lamenting no snow in Tokyo.

If Only I Had Paid Attention

An ode to sembe.

Retreat

The fun of a semi-annual retreat.

Admiration

These are dedicated students.

The Church Bazaar

A Play in Three Acts.

Ring, ring! Do you know where your newspaper is?

I am not the only one who has newpaper trouble.

Culture Day in Tokyo

Watching yabusame on Culture Day