I was reminded of this book while chatting in the chat thread a few days ago. I pulled it out to read again, it's very cute. It's written in the voice of Pater Mayle's very resilient, resourceful and funny dog! Plus I love the illustrations!
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I, too, like everything just so but going on a hunger strike (i.e., major diet) to get it is not my style. I just eat something chocolate.
I'd put Sandra Boynton's insights (as above) on a par with Freud.
Heehee. I wish I could manage a hunger strike.
This week I achieved a big milestone. I'm completely back to my regular workouts after that little health hurdle I had in the spring. Yay! No weight loss but at least I feel well again.
Feeling well, that's what matters. Congrats on your health improvement.
I agree that Japan is completely different from European countries (I've only been to France and UK) but even with the language barrier, it is not so difficult to get around and find your way. Especially the big cities Tokyo and Osaka where the signs would almosy always have english translation. It's a very tourist-oriented place. Tokyo even has free wifi for tourists
Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto have very different vibes so if you have time try to visit them. They also have regional specialties so when you've tasted sushi or ramen in one city, most certainly it's going to be different in another. The people are also verh friendly, even if they can't understand you, they will try to help you with your directions if you get lost. Good luck deciding! I'm sorry if I sound like a commercial for Japan. I just love them because everything is so clean and orderly!
I'm half Japanese so I'm biased, but Japan is awesome. Spend more time in Osaka and Kyoto because the food is better in Osaka and the culture is all in Kyoto (spared the bombing in WWII - my mom hid in a temple there as a child). It's worth taking a day trip to Nara and also mini trips to Himeiji and Hiroshima/Miyajima. Tokyo is just a big city so it's more about the people watching and the experience.
Oh and resale shops are everywhere! You never know what you could find...
Thinking of going to NYC this summer. Problem is finding a hotel that doesn't have bugs. YKWIM. Three to 4 years years ago that was possible but the hotel we used changed hands and seems to have some problems. Even a fairly high end hotel seems to carry some risk. PM if necessary.
Evidently it is. I was real paranoid about it a few years ago, too. When we were in NY at that time (we were close to Fordham Univ), a hotel was being picketed by staff flying a huge huge colorful balloon of what they were griping about. I will look up St. Regis, thx for the suggestion.
I really liked both Osaka and Kyoto. While wandering around Kyoto aimlessly we went into a random shop and bought a small painting. It's one of my favorite items I've purchased on a trip.
Speaking of dogs, it was the time I went on the trip to Japan that I left my dog at a boarding kennel. Picked him up and thought everything went fine, although part of his collar was missing. The day after we got home my dog threw up - part of his collar! I guess he must have been bored and chewed it.
Anybody is watching Wimbledon? Nadal is having a real hard time at the moment!