Who's Dat?

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Da Winnah!

Ryan, you finally won one!  I'll be mailing out your box soon!

Congratulations!

Belly Rub

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The Legacy Continues

Landon and I were starting to feel sad when Fred hadn't made an appearance in several weeks.  It wasn't like her to be gone for so long. 

Then Landon started noticing a small lizard lingering in Fred's area.  We decided that it was probably one of Fred's offspring. 

One day Lan offered Small Fred a mealworm and (s)he took it!

 

You can click on the photo below to watch a video of Small Fred.

  

So Thoughtful

Sweetie and I opted to share a ramen at this place in the basement level of Daimaru Department Store on Shinsaibashi in Dotonbori.  We weren't really that hungry, but I remembered that it was so ono when Wendell and I tried it back in February.

After I placed my order, the gal confirmed with me. She pointed at the picture of the ramen and raised one finger. Then pointed at the picture of the water and raised two fingers. I said yes. 

Our beeper buzzed when our order was ready.  I went to the counter, and without my even asking, on the tray was an extra bowl and spoon and two chopsticks. 

Omiyage!

Jet lag in an older body is killah.  I've been back for 4 days, and I'm still getting up 2 hours later than usual and taking afternoon naps.  

9 hours getting there and 7.5 hours coming back is brutal, especially if the ride is turbulent, but it's totally worth it.  

I like eating the food in Japan and seeing the beautiful scenery, but my fave reason for going there is SHOPPING for food omiyage to bring back.  That's the most fun to me.

And so, between napping and playing with Kai, I finally managed to put together my omiyage giveaway box.  You can leave a comment here or email me at JalnaA@aol.com to enter.  I'll announce the winner in one week, next Tuesday 10/29/24. 

Good luck!

I'm Baaaack

My sister Sweetie and I had a really great trip.  I didn't take as many pictures as I used to in the past, but here are some food photos for you at least.

We bought choke omiyage.  Stay tuned for my Omiyage Giveaway.