Ame Ame Fure Fure

Today was the first day it actually rained since we've been here.  Naturally, there were other days when I woke up and things were wet outside however today it actually continuously rained throughout the day.  I am told that it's going to be sunny tomorrow, but it is yet to be determined. 

When it rains in Japan a lot of people ride their bikes while holding umbrellas.  It looked extremely dangerous, but I had to give it a try because EVERYONE was doing it and I'm pretty sure I'd get arrested to ride around on a bicycle as I did today with just my work clothes and an umbrella in Hawai'i.  Somehow, I made it through the entire ride and I was very proud of myself but I realize that it was really rough and I'll never do it again.  I just wanted to try one time and that was more than enough.  

Speaking of bikes, tomorrow Aurora is going on the Shimanami Bike Route.  I was supposed to do it as well, but my stomach hasn't been to great (I think I'm going to drink more water) and tonight we had this big reception where we had all this great food!  The restaurant was awesome as they had fishtanks filled with fish and even had Sea Turtles in one!  It was really quite amazing however, as my stomach hasn't been doing to well and a lot of the seafood I've never eaten before, I've opted out of doing the Shimanami bike route as that's 8-10 hours of bike riding and the last thing I need is to get sick in the middle.  

Perhaps though, later on, I'll try it out.  

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