Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. Did I mention this is the rainy season in Japan? 'tsuyu' means 'plum rain' because it is a good season to make 'umeboshi' which are sour plums. It is also the term for the rainy season. I fleetingly wondered today if I should begin looking for wood for an ark! (Just kidding!)
I spent time today reviewing some scientific articles for two manuscripts I am writing.
Unpacking Gear and Assembling my Array Yesterday was a long day. The ferry ride between Miyake and Mikura was about 50 minutes with about two-meter swells and wind and rain. It was raining harder at Mikura when we arrived. It is chilly – I have been wearing sweats and a sweatshirt – about 19°C. I am sharing work space (and cooking facilities) with Kogi-san (nicknamed Manpu). He is a student of my host (Yoshioka-sensei) here in Japan.
To Mikura I made it to Mikura. Am here now with a heavy rain. Will update everyone more after I am unpacked and have an idea of my schedule.