I bought a cheap bike to park at the train station. I don’t want to leave a nice bike at the station, because it could be stolen. Also, it will get rusty from all the rain.
However, the cheap bike keeps breaking and needing repairs. It is a dilemma! I don’t know what to do.
Yesterday my train was late. I wondered why. Apparently lightning struck the power lines in Yokkaichi.
I was glad that I could get home safely. We were delayed about 10 minutes.
One of my hobbies is photography. I am a member of a photo society in Hisai. Today we had a photo shoot at a stable. I took more than 400 photos of horses. I think I got three good photos.
It was rainy in the morning, but sunny in the afternoon. The horses seemed to have a good time too.
Our boxed lunches were a bit fatty, but they were good. I drank a lot of tea because I am worried about getting dehydrated during the summer.
I walked to the train station slowly today. When I arrived, people were waiting to board the train. The young girls moved very fast and sat down. I could not get a seat. I was standing all the way from Ise to Tsu.
My feet are very tired.
Since I moved to Ise, I have been commuting to Tsu by train. I bought a commuter pass. It is very convenient. I don’t need to buy tickets. I can go directly to the train.
Using a commuter pass saved me about 42% off the normal ticket prices.
Because I get on the train at Ujiyamada station, I can usually find a seat.
Many people who want to speak English sit or stand near me on the train. Maybe I should teach a class on the train.
The weather is getting very hot, but I will continue to use the train. I have lost a lot of weight since I stopped driving.
Last night it rained a lot in Ise. This morning we had light rain, but I went for a bike ride. I rode up the Miyagawa river to Watarai-cho Makae. The scenery there was beautiful. Mist was hanging around all of the forested mountains.
Officially it is rainy season in Japan. We have had some rainy days, but today was very hot and sunny. I bought expensive rain pants and a rain cover for my backpack. I think they are acting like a charm to keep the rain away.
Sometimes we joke in America that washing your car will cause it too rain.
I miss having internet at home. When I am tired, I don’t want to go to the internet cafe, but I need to connect.
Tonight, I am very tired. I need to go home and sleep.
My main hobby is Japanese calligraphy. I love practicing writing with the brush; however, I have missed many classes lately. In April and May, I only went to class one time.
When the new school year started in April, I got very busy. Also, I was house-hunting and moving. Now things are settling down.
Saturday, I caught the train to Tsu and practiced calligraphy. It felt very good. Only two other students came to class, so it was quiet and I could concentrate.
After work I ran to the station to catch the quickest train home. Near the station I ate fried chicken and eggs over rice. Then I walked home and got on my bicycle.
I rode around the mountain by the outer shrine and down to the edge of Watarai-cho. It was good exercise. I want to ride all the way to Osugidani. I must practice more.
