This past weekend I was fortunate enough to participate in the the first ever OIAC and meet my fellow AWD researcher. It was an excellent experience to exchange notes about Vietnamese AWD. As my own research pertains to AWD in the Mekong Delta it was great to talk with a researcher that had field experience.
Along with that, my thesis is coming along nicely now that I have some idea on how to proceed. I'd like to get a decent draft out in the coming weeks!
Osaka Castle 
Examining Japanese rice
Bhí spraoi agam Dé Sathairn seo caite le mo chara san Osaka. D'ith muid bia blasta agus chonaic muid caisleán.