Two weeks ago, which now seems like a life time, Hong came to visit for some good old southern Ehime hospitality! In her honour, a weekend of merriment and more merriment was planned. On Friday, Will organized a little Kyuimonya and kareoke action. The munchies, though good, were not as good as the company! Tom trucked in from Matsuyama, Hong from somewhere up north (us southerners are ignorant), Sara from her rice field, Morgan from her mountain, Juliet(te) from god knows where :) and another ALT whose name I can't remember. But I don't feel bad because I'm sure he doesn't know mine :) In addition to the local gang of Clare, Nat, Angie, Viv, a couple of random guys who glowed green from their contract local power plant and I'm sure if I forgot someone, you'll hang me out to dry. Big nod to Will - whose generosity helped cover the bill. Next beer's on me :)

Ok, maybe I don't love Tom, hence the bars. And if you look closely, you can see that's he's not living up to what his shirt says....I've never seen a samurai held by a few twigs???

Will, up to his usual, crazy antics :) I'll miss this boy!

This is the famous (if you are from anywhere within 30 min) somen restaurant!

So the next day, after some well needed rest - we headed to Honai's *famous* outdoor somen noodle shop! This place is up in the mountains and is beautiful! And cheap to boot - 500yen for all the somen you little belly desires! The noodles rush by in a little stream and you have to catch them with your chopsticks. Then you can dip them in some soya sauce that is mixed with onions and wasabi. The last time I was here, I managed to spill my sauce into the communal somen stream......horrifying at first. Freakin' hilarious now. Typical.

Just a shot of the gang :)

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