Sunday, July 31, 2011

Back in Japan

Well, I have officially been in Japan for my first weekend. It was a good one, a bit rainy so no going out at night. That's when it rains for real. 


I have been off base a few times to check things out. Thursday I walked to the other end of town and seen a lot of stuff. This is a nice old town. I happened across a public pool, I did not know they had those here. I probably won't be there much. I'm  pretty pale, especially when compared to the locals. 


I stay in the dorms here. It's ok because I'm near the BX, shopette, and the gate. I'll only need to utilize a vehicle or bike to get to work for the most part. The train station isn't very far and goes into Tokyo, not sure what the price to ride there is yet. I might find out next weekend. 


As you can see in the picture, I became a part of a parade today. There were a couple going through town. I'm not sure why, but it was cool to see, and be a part of. 


I have been to my new unit, but not many people were there, it was Friday and the commander's going away luncheon was going on. I do have an office all to my self, until a photographer finally gets assigned here. It's small, just enough room for three desks. I think there should be four,  not sure if I'm getting two broadcasters at some point, or just one. Might not get any, who knows whats going on. 


Heads up from Homie:  I am thinking about switching to Tumblr for this. It just seems more intuitive, and I can do more stuff, like post to Facebook and Twitter directly. We'll see what happens.