Today may have been my hardest day for the rest of my time in Japan. Wednesdays this academic year were my 4-lesson days. Four lessons, and the last two during the last two periods of the day, each with a different sub-group of the ship’s crew class. And, this was the last Wednesday for the thrid year students. I won’t teach the sailors anymore (at least until April, when I get a new round of them). The next academic year could see a reduction of classes from 16 to 13, maybe even 12. One thing is for sure - it won’t get any harder. nice.