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When deciding what to bring to Japan, I decided that black pants would be great. Black goes with just about everything, they look dressy, and they don't show dirt as fast as kackies. So I thought I was really smart to have have packed two pairs out of my 5 that I brought. But I have discovered that this line of thinking is erroneous. What I didn't know at the time is that Japan burns its trash and every sort of vegetation that is weeded out of gardens and fields. Why does this concern my pants, because the residue must go somewhere. Apparently, most of it likes to attatch itself to my black pants. So now my pants are clean, but they are covered with white and gray dust particles. Even a lint brush doesn't do much good, because by the time I get to work, my pants are covered with dust again! So let this be a warning to all who venture to Japan. Speaking of burning stuff... I am overwhelmed at the amount of stuff that is burned. This past weekend was so hazy that I couldn't see the mountains in the distance. The sun was shrouded by a thick haze the entire day. I decided to take a walk Sat evening, which I think shortened my life by at least a year. almost every field had piles of smoldering vegetation. Then I had the misfortune of walking past a paint factory or something of the sort. My poor lungs and nasal passages (I am sure you are finding this humorous Dad). So my other warning for all potential travellers to Japan is: Don't take a walk in the fields in autumn unless you enjoy walking in clouds of smoke. (Though I guess it MIGHT be the lesser evil when considering the carbon monoxide from cars). So yet another productive weekend for me. It's amazing isn't it? Valerie
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