I've been meaning to write a blog for a while as a sort of diary for my year here in Japan but hadn't got round to it. But let me tell you this isn't a regular blog - this is a COOL blog! (What I mean by that is I will use it mainly to review snack foods.) I've already done a little bit of sightseeing since I arrived here at the end of August so I'll make posts about those too.
Today I had a break in between morning and afternoon classes, so I went on a jolly cycle ride to one of Kyoto's most esteemed landmarks - the regional immigration bureau. Verdict: 5 stars. Very efficient and the man who dealt with my form had a special tie on. Now I am the proud owner of a work permit stamp on my passport and residence card. This is great news as it means I can't be deported for receiving money from bored salarymen in exchange for making small talk in my best posh accent.
Anyway, on my way back I decided to cycle along the Kamo River since the weather was so nice. Seeing the river always makes me a bit nostalgic because I was in Japan last spring when the cherry blossom was just starting to come out. It is just as pretty in the autumn and full of interesting birds. Before I make myself sound like a massive nerdy birdwatcher let me clarify: when I was a kid I loved reading absolutely anything and spent so long looking at my dad's ancient book of birds that I inadvertently memorised a lot of their names. Besides it is always interesting to come across wildlife that you can't find in your own country, unless it's a giant hornet or a poisonous spider maybe..!
Here is a SICK PANO of the river to kick off this year abroad blog.
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