Back. I am back. Biggest culinary adventure stateside - somen. And somen redux. Toran & Aurelia love somen, and they spent some time with me. Didn't snap a photo, but all things considered, it turned out pretty well. Picked up Jo-Ann at San Jose airport today, and we shared our solitary adventures after splitting up in Japan. We both continued to have a dream trip all the way. Now as to dreams... good night ;-)