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Shannen's Blog: Neighborhood Engrish
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Tuesday, July 15, 2008. I've heard some complaints recently that I don't blog enough about everyday things here in Japan. So I have some ideas, and have been snapping pictures around town. I think I have a good enough collection to officially present you with ( drum roll. Shannen forgot to spellcheck again, you snidely remark. But alas, hopefully it wont be true! I can't guarantee anything as I haven't done it yet.) " Engrish. In their English classes. If anyone is not familiar with the site engrish.
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Shannen's Blog: Japanese Host Club and Brazilian Line Dancing
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Monday, June 09, 2008. Japanese Host Club and Brazilian Line Dancing. I apologize to all the women out there who might accuse me of breaching hen-party code by revealing all, but being Japan, I don't think this particular night was normal. So to all you men out there, just so you know, your wife probably did NOT do this on her big night. She probably did something even more lucrative and scandalous. (wink! How do you and your friends know each other? Boring) but they posed for pictures, cheered for us wh...
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Shannen's Blog: September 2007
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Sunday, September 02, 2007. Volunteering in the Cloud Forest. So you ask, what exactly is a cloud forest? A cloud forest, my friends, is a forest full of clouds. Or at least that was my full knowledge of cloud forests before accepting a three week volunteer position in one. I wake up every morning at 6am to a woodpecker that loves imitating jackhammers on the hut roof, and I love him, too! My home in the woods. So far I am very happy and look forward to my next two weeks at the reserve. There are tons of...
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Shannen's Blog: Back to Japan, Golden Week Adventures
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Thursday, May 08, 2008. Back to Japan, Golden Week Adventures. Recently recovered from my Indian stomach dilemma and absolutely ravenous, I cannot tell you how long I’d been looking forward to real Japanese food. I spent at least 5 hours of my 10 hour flight droolfully planning what I would be eating as soon as I arrived. I met my buddy Chieko in the airport and we headed straight to the nearest restaurant. I ordered. Cold soba noodles with a plate of veggie. Second stop, and first real stop: Hiroshima.
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Shannen's Blog: Gastronomical experimentation in Southern India
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Friday, March 28, 2008. Gastronomical experimentation in Southern India. I sniffed my t-shirt the other day to see if it needed washing yet and alas, it smelled like curry. So here it is, my excuse for smelling funny when I get home, my long awaited (I hope) entry on Indian food! Some is great, some strange, and most my meals have been under $2. There was an actual attendant! Is a rice dish so packed with herbs and spices I swear on the Kamasutra. Sauce that I remembered from Indian restaurants at home&#...
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Shannen's Blog: May 2008
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Saturday, May 24, 2008. A Historical Sumo Weekend. Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu (L) and opponent on May 18th. Sumo legend Asashoryu performing ceremonial entrance. Watch your TVs tomorrow for the ceremonies after the final bouts, should be interesting! He'll be given trophies and cash and a year's supply of meat or pickled plums or whatever the grand sponsors are awarding this time. Sumo advertising and- -oops, Kotooshu's white behind. If you didn’t read Japanese how would you flush! To take a picture.
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Shannen's Blog: From Goa to Hampi, India: Still laughing
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Saturday, March 22, 2008. From Goa to Hampi, India: Still laughing. Indian man enjoying the beaches of Goa. They say the only way to enjoy India is too expect nothing and just go with the flow. If you don’t keep your humor you will go crazy in this country. I had met a Brazilian backpacker in Goa and we decided to go together. This was very fortunate because he ended up saving me from two potentially horrible experiences. And I saved him from one horrendous one. Read on. The a/c didn't work and the door ...
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Shannen's Blog: April 2008
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Aaaaaah, the sweet, sweet comfort of home, of washing machines, hot showers, of abundant toilet paper- -especially of abundant toilet paper. I arrived back to the US of A yesterday and have never been happier to return. After six healthy weeks in India I entered the US half zombified after catching some kind of bug from the airline breakfast. As if 18 hours of flights were not arduous enough. But let's get back to the fun stuff. Before trying their sales/beg pitch. Groups o...
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Shannen's Blog: India in overdrive
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Aaaaaah, the sweet, sweet comfort of home, of washing machines, hot showers, of abundant toilet paper- -especially of abundant toilet paper. I arrived back to the US of A yesterday and have never been happier to return. After six healthy weeks in India I entered the US half zombified after catching some kind of bug from the airline breakfast. As if 18 hours of flights were not arduous enough. But let's get back to the fun stuff. Before trying their sales/beg pitch. Groups o...
