A drive down memory lane

Last week, I went to my friend's restaurant to eat a Greek souvlaki. Souvlaki is one of my favourite foods. Souvlaki is a pita bread wrap with lamb, lettuce, tomato and tzaziki(garlic sauce). However, I could not find anywhere in Fukuoka that sold them.
So finally, I got the chance to have one. It was very delicious. Melbourne truly has some great restaurant.

Also last week, I received my learner’s driving licence. This means I can drive anywhere, but I must have a friend in the car with me. I cannot drive alone.
I have been driving everywhere with my brother, but this weekend, my challenge is to drive down the Great ocean road.

The Great ocean road is a famous road about 2 hours outside of Melbourne. It is a long windy road that follows the coast line (similar to karatsu coast road). At the end of the road, you can see the 12 apostles. These are 12 famous rocks that stand next to each other in the middle of the sea. It is very beautiful. However, recently, some of the rocks collapsed and only a few remain standing.

It is still cold in Melbourne but it is starting to heat up. Come on summer!!!!!

Back in Australia

I have arrived safe and well in Australia. I was very excited when I exited the airport but it was very cold. It is spring here but it is colder than Fukuoka. I felt like I was still in Japan. It was great to see my parents and friends. It is always wonderful to spend quality time with your parents. We should contact our parents every now and then just to let them know we love them.

I still cannot believe I am back home. I think it will take a few weeks to sink in.

I miss you all!

It will become summer from December. Hurry up summer !!

1 Triathlon, 2 parties, 1 day

Last Sunday I took part in the Fukuoka triathlon festa. It was a huge event and my first triathlon. The distance was half an Olympic distance. 750m swim, 23 km Bike and 5 km run. I finished around 1 hour and 30 minutes. It was a relay race, with 3 members in each team. My team ' Team Sekitoba' did really well and we all finished our legs successfully in around 4 and a half hours.

A huge Thank you to Ravi and Makiko for training me for the triathlon and coming out to support me.

After an amazing race, We went to Paddy's farewell party.

Continued in part 2

A lovely lunch with some lovely friends

Today, Miho san took Me, Chris and Misako to a Spanish restaurant. It was inside a persons house by the lake, but it looked like a restaurant inside. Although I am not big on seafood, the food was fantastic. It was my first experience of Spanish food and I really enjoyed the different flavors. It was good to spend time with some great people and have a good chat whilst enjoying the view of the lake. Thank you very much to the beautiful Miho san for a wonderful lunch.

A lovely trip to Kumamoto

Last Saturday, Mana and her family took me to Kumamoto for a day trip.
We first went to Mt. Aso, which is one of the biggest volcanoes in the world. It was very beautiful and the weather was perfect. We then ate lunch at Aso. Chris made our lunch for the day which was Jamaican chicken and Pakistani rice. It was very delicious.
Next, we went to Kumamoto castle. The castle was built in the 1600s and is one of the top 3 castles in Japan. There were lots of old objects in the castle such as guns from the world war and samurai armor from　1700s. It was amazing.
on the way home, Mana and I talked
about Kumamoto
and how much fun we had.
Thank you very much to Yoshiyuki, Mitsuko and Mana for taking me on such a wonderful trip and Chris for the wonderful lunch!

Bicycle training- week 2

Last Saturday, I did a 46km bike ride from keya.

Chris and Andy went on their motorbikes and I went on my bicycle.
We started from Keya and rode towards Karatsu. We stopped half way for a break and a drink. Andy took these pictures of me and chris posing by the bicycle. Chris and Andy continued to Karatsu and I rode back to Kafuri. The weather was very nice and the traffic wasn't too bad. It was a great day for riding and spending time with some friends. I will be entering a half triathlon in October. I hope I am ready!!

Sofbank Hawks Vs Nipponham Fighters

On Saturday, I went to Fukuoka Dome to watch Hawks Vs Fighters.
It was the second game I had ever been to. It was fantastic.
I had super gate tickets which is where only members can sit.
The seats were leather, with a table and a small computer screen to watch replays or to view player profiles. There was also a free buffet of yummy foods which included dessert. Most of all, Hawks won!!!
I had a great weekend! I can't wait to watch the Hawks play next time