I suggested that her arms might be getting longer but she wouldn't accept that explanation.

I didn't get to walk today. As I was preparing to go out a TV program about South Pacific islands came on. They visited Guam, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and the Marshall Islands. They spent very little time on Guam, little more than an extended layover, and only a one hour layover on Chuuk. But they visited Pohnpei in detail and Wakana had a great surprise because they interviewed an old friend of hers there and visited places she has been herself. She started to cry at one point. I guess we need to go to Pohnpei so she can renew old acquaintances.

Anyway, by the time the program was over it was raining outside. I guess I don't walk today.

Some notes about cars in Japan: We are all familiar with the names of the big Japanese car makers, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Suzuki, etc. However, the cars we see in the USA are only a small portion of the types of cars they build. Driving around here you will see the HiLux Surf, the Suzuki Move, The Nissan Serena and Sunny Super Saloon. There is the ELF 150 truck and the Toyota Royal Touring Crown, the Vista, and the Corsa. Some of the cars here look like they came out of a children's book. The proportions don't seem right on a car to an American eye.

And the gas prices here? 114 yen per liter. 100 yen is roughly equal to $1.00. Pricy.