

I've finally put brush to paper..
..but have found less time to do it than normal...sketches in a nearby temple of which there are many locally.


George and Namiki's neighbourhood...
Both George and Namiki were working today so we did our grandparently duty (didn't need much persuading). We read books, sang songs,...


Another conundrum at the Gamba Osaka stadium...
Why does this roof appear to slant and yet the letters sit flat on its surface? Here are two pictures I found on the internet which might...


Into town on the monorail...
First of all...this happened quite unasked for but soooo appreciated :) We met up with one of George's longstanding students, Akiko, who...


Japan!
The three hour flight from Hong Kong to Japan was lovely for being only three hours...it felt like a hop, a skip and a jump! This part of...


Some things translate well...
...some things don't!


Perspective...
...an interesting conundrum... which of these buildings is higher up? Does this photo show it correctly? Or does this one show it...


New Year's Day...
...yesterday supper with my nephew and his family. With me here, my twin sister, daughter-in-law and great nephew. Hong Kong is not only...


Made it!
...to Hong Kong - the most challenging part was acquiring our green QR code without which we wouldn't be allowed on the planes. It took...


Happy Christmas to all my students!
Here are the three grandchildren, two of whom we'll meet for the first time soon. Wishing you all a peaceful and prosaic 2023!