The Land of Ramen!

That`s where I am going for my Obon vacation. I love ramen! And Kyushu ramen is really the best! It isn`t the best/most healthy food in the world, but it is the best tasting!! Heavy and oily pork-broth soup, fatty pork, and some scallions on top! That pretty much describes Kyushu ramen!

Actually, I plan to eat very healthy and do a lot of walking in nature, and just take it easy. Also, I will watch a lot of the Olympics and the last couple of games of the Japanese High School Baseball tournament. Maybe also visit a couple of bath houses or hot springs if I am lucky.



Other than that, I want to stay out of trouble...watch some of the Olympics... Speaking of the Olympics, it`s a shame that the reigning Olympic gold medalist, Noguchi, had to withdraw from this year`s race. Many people, including me, were really looking forward to watching her run...But she injured herself, so there is nothing she can do about it. Hopefully she can recover and run again sometime in the future. But I was disappointed that there will be no "alternate runner." The Japanese Marathon assosciation should have done a better job of preparing for this situation.



But I don`t want to complain now, because from now I will depart! :) If everything goes as planned, it should be a relaxing and good time over the vacation. Talk to you when I get back!

I also love fried rice!!
And fried dumplings aren`t so bad either!!!