(この記事を日本語で読む) Our domain name is RocinanteRoad.com. Rocinante is from Cervante’s book Don Quixote. Rocinante is an old work horse who...

We’re in a bit of a holding pattern this winter, as we prepared for our Portugal residency visa interviews and subsequent, we hope, approval. ...We’re itching to start this new phase of our lives, but while we’re waiting, we’re planning to enjoy every part of this place that we can.  So layer up for the winter, drink some hot cider, and hold tight to the ones you love.  And, after this Spring, if you’re ever in Lisbon, look us up!

Osakans can be orderly – if only to demonstrate that they are non-conformist! Osaka is the second largest city in Japan, and is less crowded than Tokyo. Our Tokyo friend got on the rush hour express train to Namba and said, “This is 70%.  In Tokyo at this time, 200%.” On the other hand, our friends from Shikoku see Osaka as the closest big city.  Lots of tall buildings, can’t see the mountains, a snarl of train lines.  We find it the right mix. Click on any of the following