The days are gradually getting warmer. Yesterday we emerged from afternoon practice into a moment of bright heat that soon had us sweating in our samue as we wiped down the 3rd-floor tatami. Today was cooler, but we know it won’t be long before we’re suffering through a still and sultry Kyoto summer. Read the rest of this entry »
Dawn had broken cold and clear when I awoke at 5:30. Our breakfasts here are delivered to the dorm lobby every evening; we pick them up and keep them in our own refrigerators until the morning. I began the day with onigiri (rice ball) and green tea. Then, in a mood for exercise and adventure, I threw on a sweatshirt and headed out for a walk. Read the rest of this entry »