The Clear and Simple Way

Flew into Hakaido today from Tokyo. Tokyo was hot and humid. Here the sea breeze is soft upon my skin. The producers for Hirth's show here took us to dinner and I ate the most fabulous sushi ever. This is a seaport city and the seafood is absolutely fresh. It is a beautiful area, surrounded by the ocean and nature. Tonight was celebration honoring the sea, a national holiday in Japan, and we watched fireworks spread out into the sky like huge flowers, strawberries, and watermelons. Everyone ooed and ahhed, a perfect audience. In spite of the crowds, there was no pushing; people were well-mannered and clapped at the end.