Movin' on

July 31


As I mentioned previously, earthquakes are unpredictable. It's appearing we'll be working most days on the Noto Peninsula (the city of Suzu, to be specific), a 2.5 hour drive each day. It normally takes less time, but there are areas where the road collapsed, others where the road cracked, dropping the road a foot or more. I appreciate our drivers, they're navigating narrow detours and literal bumps on the road (it's a bit jarring).



Our job on Wednesday was to help a family clean out their house of quake-damaged items (damaged goods, water damage, etc). The house fortunately was minimally damaged, but there was a lot to both toss and reorganize.


Worth noting, the Noto Peninsula is a destination for tourists who want to explore less crowded traditional areas. Whereas Kyoto and Shizuoka (Mt Fuji area) are overwhelmed with foreign visitors, Ishikawa (which includes the Noto Peninsula) are hidden gems, even though they're continuing to recover.


The teams we work with consist of churches, charity groups, and other volunteer organizations. The Noto Help ministry has had over 2200 volunteers since the Jan 1 earthquake. It's a privilege for Peter and me to be a small part of a major effort.

And of course, another Shohei Ohtani sighting.

Stay tuned, keep sending your prayers and positive thoughts, ありがとう(thanks)!


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