The pictures from the Chiba (Tomiura) camp/hike on August 7-8 have been uploaded onto the JAMBO picture page. Please take a look at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jambodave/
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The pictures from the Chiba (Tomiura) camp/hike on August 7-8 have been uploaded onto the JAMBO picture page. Please take a look at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jambodave/
[flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157624624419799″]
Buddha seemed quite unruffled by the insults hurled at him by a visitor. When his disciples later asked him what the secret of his serenity was, he said: (more…)
Could it be that the heat wave which is inundating large parts of the northern hemisphere contains an important message for humanity to heed? Many will claim that the increasing frequency of heat waves is a symptom of global warming, signaling an urgency for people to drastically change their ways or perish. While this may very well be true, I wish to look at what we have to learn from other living beings. (more…)
Reservations for the August 21 party are needed by August 17. Please contact David if you plan to join.
The JAMBO 2009 Revenue & Expenditure statement is now up on the HP. Please take a look at it on this link:
http://www.jambointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Jambo-2009-RE-Statement.pdf
Forest Restoration Project in Takao (Cutting down old trees and making hiking paths)
9:30AM – 3:30PM
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高尾駅
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This project is a 15 minute walk from Takao Station. Any interested people may reserve with Mr. Yamada (in Japanese only) (takeyamada@sunny.ocn.ne.jp) by August 6.
Chiba Inner Coast Hiking & Beach Fun NEW!!!
Please bring your swimsuit, beach toys, food and drink (or you can buy at a supermarket near the station).
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tomiura station, Japan
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Train Schedule
9:13 – Leave Chiba Station on the Uchibo Line (Local)
10:55 – Arrive at Tomiura Station (David & others will be waiting at the ticket gate)
The hike will be Tomiura Station – Hokkezaki Peninsula – Tatara Coast – Daibusami Peninsula Green Road and Park – Observation Point – Okahara Beach
After the hike, we’ll enjoy time on the beach.
The walking time is about 3.5 hours.
August 7 (Saturday) – Chiba Inner Coast Camping & Beach Fun!!! NEW!!!
(Participation Fee 500 yen (includes Sunday) + 500 yen Camping Fee) (Cancelled in case of rain)
We will go out to Haraoka Coast (Beach on the Tokyo Bay near Tomiura Station) on Saturday night. We will eat, drink and enjoy the beach that night as well as the next day.
Please bring your swimsuit, sleeping bag and tent (you can sleep directly on the sand, but may get eaten up by sand flies), beach toys, food and drink. (THERE IS NO PLACE TO BUY FOOD & DRINK AT NIGHT NEAR THE STATION!!!)
Train Schedule (Saturday)
19:31 Leave Chiba Station on the Uchibo Line (Local)
21:28 – Arrive at Tomiura Station
You can meet David and others on the front of the Uchibo Line train at 19:31 in Chiba or at the ticket gate at Tomiura Station at 21:30.
The pictures from July 31’s JAMBO LIVE have been uploaded onto the JAMBO picture page. Please take a look.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jambodave/
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When Stress Hits, Count to Ten
Make it a habit to slowly count to ten the moment you encounter a stressful situation. This slow, ten-second countdown may be just enough to cool you down. (more…)