Gearing up

It seems that some of you are turning your minds to the great outdoors and getting in shape for summertime.

Nature Lover's Group (NLG) has announced its schedule for the rest of the year: April 26: Hiking to Okutama; May 4, 5 (Golden Week): Camping in Shinkiba, by the sea; June 19, 20: Camping in Yamanashi; July 4: Hiking to Takao-san; July 17, 18: Camping in Gunma; Aug. 29: One day BBQ at seaside; Sept. 4, 5: Camping in Tachikawa; Sept. 25: Hiking to Fuji-san; Oct. 16: Hiking in Nikko; Nov. 6: Hiking in Yamanashi. Information from Abo Shosha on (090) 4524-1458 or mail [email protected]

John wants to know where best to swim seriously in central Tokyo as he finds clubs expensive and often crowded. and justs wants a place to plow up and down whenever he has time off work (in Shinjuku).