Sunday, August 11, 2013

Keep Your Eye on THIS!


The Mabori crew went for a ride to the Misaki Fish Market this morning.  This is the first smile John Henry cracked.  That may be because it was 0500 on Sunday morning.  It may be that he is a 14 year old BOY.  It may be that a picture was being taken and he is, really, a great kid.  Or, perhaps, it was because this will be his last ride with the geriatric ward until next summer.  Eileen is taking him to Vermont next week to start school where his sister, Mikaela, just graduated from - Vermont Academy.  He will be missed - not just on these rides, or as the boys FAVORITE babysitter...  He will be missed just because he is a great kid.  Do well, John Henry!

While the rest of us sported our Nihon jerseys, Alex one-upped us with her custom-made, uber-cute, citrus jersey that Eileen made for her.  Just a little envious on all fronts!

Carol joined us - Dwayne was missed.  Alex rode out with everyone while Eileen and I woke the rest of the sleepy crew and drove the people-mover out to Misaki.  And by "woke" - I mean out of a dead sleep!  Of course, they will wake at 5:30 tomorrow morning for no reason at all!




One of my favorite things to do is watch the fish mongers.  They are barking out their fish and prices - all while holding a ciggie in their lips.  It's just so un-American.  I LOVE IT!!!



They also sell flowers, pastries, knives, tofu of all kinds, produce and soba/udon/tuna-jaw soup.  It is awesome!  Even the kids love it.  The pics below are from a couple of weeks ago - when you did not spontaneously combust while outside...



It is clearly wasabi season, as I have seen it at the market twice now!  Two weeks ago, it was ¥300/basket:


This week it was ¥200/basket.  I could not resist!


Had to get some tuna to go with it :)  Being that Misaki is, in fact, a major tuna port, it is reasonable that they have fresh tuna.  The Japanese do not let any of the fish go to waste (Tuna-jaw soup...).  You can find the pieces and parts to plop into your stockpot and have a great fish broth in no time.  Or, if you keep your eye out, you will find the best cartilage and skin repair system:


Or so I have heard...  The collagen in the eyeballs is very good for you...  I will take their word...  I'll just keep eyeing it...

Carmen Miranda has nothing on the Misaki Market.  I actually thought these were plastic...


Alex and I traded places and we started our return trip home, via Kannonzaki.


It was not as hot as yesterday, but still plenty warm:


Stopping was REALLY HOT!  As long as we kept moving, things were alright.  By the time we got home, at 9:30, we were still heating up.


At lunchtime, it is 101˚F with a heat index of 122˚F

It is time for a nap and then a fresh fish dinner with Carol.  All in all - a great day!

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