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Judith Westcott's avatar

Enormous admiration for you and your involvement in this, wish I could visit the exhibition!

Samantha Clark's avatar

Thank you so much Judith!

Barbara's avatar

Thank you so much for your report from Aomori! It looks so beautiful and autumn especially must be a great time to be there.

I’ve tried to see how long the exhibition will be for (is it only running in November?) but could not quite figure it out (but my internet is bad as I am on a train to Amsterdam!)

I am going to Japan in February!

Samantha Clark's avatar

The exhibition is only up for two weeks! Have wonderful trip in February - if you make it to Aomori I hear it gets really thick snow that builds up all winter.

Barbara's avatar

Ah, I hope many people come to see it! Enjoy your time there!! I’m not completely sure yet how many places I can visit. I thought I’ll definitely be finished with my specialty training by then (final possible extension) but was told final doesn’t always mean final…. (I’m too slow at the doctoring…)

Brigita Ozolins's avatar

Sounds like heaven…

Gary Spangler's avatar

It seems you’ve almost moved to Heaven. Notwithstanding the hungry bears! All the best, Samantha Clark, on this escape from Orkney.

Samantha Clark's avatar

Very close to heaven indeed!

Japan Hub Notes's avatar

It's a very beautiful place.

It would be even better if we didn’t have to worry about bears.

Samantha Clark's avatar

The architecture is stunning too.

Jacqueline Quinn's avatar

Wonderful…enjoy Sam.

Samantha Clark's avatar

Thanks Jacqueline! I'm trying to make the most of it!

Alex Boyd Jones's avatar

Wow, it sounds and looks amazing. What an opportunity! Have a super time!

Samantha Clark's avatar

It is and I will!

Alison's avatar

Wow, be careful of those bears....

Confluence is a wonderful project to extend to Japanese High School Students.

Samantha Clark's avatar

I'm looking forward to it. 16 students in their final year of High School. We'll communicate somehow!

J. Paul Moore's avatar

What a dreamy place to work and be!

Samantha Clark's avatar

It certainly is. I feel very fortunate indeed!

eileen rachel's avatar

Thank you so much for all your news and details. What an amazing place..so Japanese. I love the peaceful architecture.... and those trees! Could watch them all day. Do you need a cushion for your chair?😄

Samantha Clark's avatar

Ha, yes it is a bit spartan! Going for the monastic vibe 🙏

Sue Corr's avatar

Sounds magical Sam, have a wonderful time. It's good that you have help too.

Samantha Clark's avatar

Thanks Sue! Yes, it's a great treat to have someone do the heavy lifting - literally!

sarah goudie's avatar

Wonderful Sam XX

Hulabhaig's avatar

Looks like a great opportunity. Great to hear how you are settling in and I’m looking forward to seeing how your work progresses.

Samantha Clark's avatar

It is great, but goodness me, I am really getting that feeling of time running through my fingers too fast!

Claudia's avatar

All sounds wonderful, enjoy your residency, looking forward to further updates.

Samantha Clark's avatar

I'll keep 'em coming, Claudia!