Hi Leanne:

Very true, never been in that area. That is why I asked. I have fished
with a group out of hakodate Hokidio for a while. Interesting guys.
food was good if ya liked boiled snails, pacific cod testical soup,
and bering sea sculpin head soup. Ummm.

So what is so enjoyable about that area. I was talking to John Holmes
ex girlfriend who lived there for a while in the 80s. She seemed to
like it too. so what gives? What kept you there?

I have been all over the country and loved the people and food. Everything
is rather laid back,
but not as bad as in Central America. My last trip was the first time in
Phuket. If I was 20 years
younger, I think I could very easily settle there. Nice climate, cost of
living good and top
medical available.

Leanne