Dinner at Noo

A small restaurant near Higashinakano station, run by Aki-san, a surfer, skateboarder, and snowboarder.

Plain, simple, spicy food. Not forgetting a small drink. With friends like Mitsuru-san and Shunichi-san (top photo) along, it's even better. Enjoy life, it's the only one you'll get!

Where am I?

From a rainbow in Wales to sunrise over Tampa Bay. We can see the majesty of nature all around us. Awesome.

Frankfurt Airport

Nice design. Are they supposed to be aesthetic lights, or space heaters? They certainly helped heat up the waiting area.

Is this any way to treat passengers? Bring back the fun and enjoyment to travel!

Lufthansa flight

Nice chap, but somewhat wider than his seat. Oh well, at least I got 60% of mine. Paid for 100% though.

EU Directive?

Directives usually tell people what to do. I hope this is just a statement, not an instruction.

Frankfurt Airport

Nice engineering work! This was the ceiling above one of the departure lounges. Safely held with one cable tie?

The local gym

Here I am, up the top of the Swansea valley in Ystradgynlais. The Maesydderwen Comprehensive school pool, gym and fitness room are available to the public after school.

It has a small equipment and a fitness room. Tucked in the corner next to Shaun Jones is a Versaclimber!

The gym costs \600 a session and so does circuit training. I hope to report on that tomorrow. The young staff are fully qualified and friendly!

Meadow House hospice

A couple of photos outside Meadow House hospice at Ealing hospital (in the background). The staff do an awesome job for patients, including my brother. Thank you all for caring.

Webmaster is away again

First stop London, on JAL 401 on a new 777. No flight deck visit of course :( An easy flight for Capt Watanabe, including a perfect last minute "go around" at Heathrow when we just about to flare for touch down.

Next stop Ynyscedwyn in Wales. Here's an early morning photo of the old iron works. I wonder if the workers saw it as such a pleasant place?