One of the other great tips I got from the American Forces Network TV ( other than “Breakfast. Just eat it.”), was where to sit on public transport. They have an advert saying you should sit near the window on a plane ( as terrorists pick on people in aisle seats!!), and in aisle seats on busses ( as attacks come from outside). So where am I sat as I write this? On the top deck of a 747 on the aisle seat right outside the pilot’s door. Fills you with confidence doesn’t it….

(in Osaka)
But it was OK! Now I’m in Osaka waiting for a bus to Tokushima. The first thing you notice here, compared with Okinawa, is the air quality, it’s like inhaling candy floss that’s been marinated in engine oil for 6 weeks.

(in Shikoku)
Ah, but luckily Shikoku is much better! It also seems very, very green. Right, now I’m off out for some food with the teachers from tomorrow.