Mary & Jacqui, I'm sorry but Wakana will not be coming along on this trip. We cannot fit her into the luggage. You will have to wait for Christmas time to make that round of junk shops, uh, er, "charity" shops.

The Japanese School called back. I am OK but will not start there until August. That will allow me to go home for the graduation.

Thanks, Amos. I'll get into Los Angeles on June 21 and leave on June 27. I'm sure there's a bus to get me to San Diego. I'm looking forward to visiting the maritime museum again. Maybe this time I can get to that aircraft carrier too.