Once again I appear to you rather tardily due to an intense work schedule and a lack of motivation in writing anything about non-existent life at the moment. Last weekend was spent in the office on Saturday, my first time since I have arrived in Japan, so that was not pleasant but it had to be done. I needed to catch up on a few things and at least I got them done to put me back on track. All that after a 65 hour week...the joys. At least the days go by quickly and the weeks will fly by. Before I know it, I will be back in de real capital supping on the black stuff and wondering had I ever left. I look forward to it.

Also, the rumours of my new job as sumo wrestler can now be put aside as I give to you proof of the next job in my life...stuntman. Yes ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, Evel Carmo-Kinevel at work, providing the crowds with thrills, spills and daredevil activities. An action shot of me on my bike, taken by Action Johnson with Samuel L. "Windley" Jackson's leg at the edge of the frame. We were coming back from playing a bit of ball in the park, jumpers for goalposts...nice. After that it was straight to the 280yen bar for some beer, edamame and carage. Excellent!!

I also attended a costume party for one of the girl's birthdays which was great fun but those who know me will know that I did not dress up in any attire whatsoever, as I am a boring bastard and to be honest, it's just not my bag baby. A great night was had by all but some had more fun than others....if you know what I mean...family show and all that :) Anyway....



A bit of birding in Osaka-jo produced 6 species of flycatchers (Narcissus flycatcher above), a couple of warblers and some fine brambling having a bath with a White-eye...all very exotic. Photos of some of the birds can be found on my Flikr page, the link for which is on the left. Check them out, there are other photos of Fuji, Osaka, Kyoto etc.... And so, after this brief and rather BBBOOOORRRRRIIIINNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGG account of my last couple of weeks, I will head to bed and prepare what's left of my sanity for another day in the office.

Carmo's Diet: This week, I have mostly been eating small oranges

Carmo's Birds: Brown, Sooty, Blue and White, Grey-streaked, Narcissus and Mugimaki Flycatcher; Brambling; Arctic Warbler; Brown Thrush; Pale Thrush.

Carmo's Birds for Byrdy: Rebecca Romijn