Skiing and Beer

This weekend has been very enjoyable. On Friday I decided to visit the local ramen (noodle) shop which is called Kunyan. In Kunyan I had some very nice fried Chinese dumplings called gyoza. The dumplings were washed down with several glasses of Sapporo beer and by the end of the evening, I was well fortified for the 15 minute walk home.

Saturday saw me get up at about 9am, wax my skis, and then jump in the car for the 30 minute drive to Daikurayama. I guess I was on the slopes by around 11.30am and spent the next 5 hours trying not to ski into a tree. Feeling good about the world, I returned to Shimogo with my lungs full of fresh mountain air. After dinner, I received a call inviting me to a nearby restaurant called Wakatsuki. Wakatsuki is only 5 minutes walk from the house and is an excellent place to sit and chat to the customers who come and go. All in all, an excellent nights entertainment.

Sunday saw another trip to Daikurayama. I really enjoyed today (just like every other day). The snow was hard and icy in places but I coped fairly well. Feeling a bit reckless, I upped the speed level slightly and this proved to be an enjoyable break from the overly cautious approach I often take. The extra speed almost resulted in a few collisions with other skiers. I very nearly came off at speed today but somehow I managed to keep my balance and avoid a trip to the local hospital.

What do I have planned for the week ahead?? I'm fairly busy this week and will visit Elementary school on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday will see me return to Shimogo JHS and Friday will be another chance to renew my love affair with the slopes of Daikurayama. Bye for now.