Back from Nagano

Just back from a week holiday in Misato, Nagano, where I used to live. Work's kicking into gear now that time is short and results are expected. Picked some apples and pears and saw lots of old friends and students. Adjusting to this city life is next to impossible when quality of life is so good in the country.
Swam tonight, was asked to remove my yellow "Livestrong" bracelet by a lifeguard because it's dangerous. Others are swimming with similar rubber bracelet with the metal locker key flying around their wrist, go figure. Going to a factory tour all day tomorrow 2 hours outside the city. More to come when there's more time.