Peacock: I do sometimes, when I need inspiration.

Aki: Inspiration?

Peacock: Yes, being in nature helps me come up with ideas.

Aki: I see. It is very peaceful here. I love English gardens.

Peacock: Yes, there’s nothing quite like an English garden.

Aki: Are they better than those in other countries?

Peacock: Well, I think so. There’s just something about them.

Aki: I didn’t know you were such a romantic, Brendan.

Peacock: Of course I am.

Sally: Yes, how do you like it?

Bob: I think it’s your best so far. They just get better and better.

sally: Thanks. That’s good to hear.

Bob: I’ve noticed something. You often paint paintings with horses in them. Like this one.

sally: I have a passion for horses. I love riding.

Bob: Really? I didn’t know you rode horses.

Sally: I rarely do these days. I used to ride often when I was a little girl.

Bob: Well, that explains it.

Doug: Yeah, I didn’t realize so many people wanted to visit our island.

Shiho: And we’re getting lots of customers from abroad.

Doug: I guess my posts in English were effective.

Shiho: Yes, they made a big difference. Hey, let’s celebrate. I’ll make dinner tonight. What would you like?

Doug: Um…Goya champuru.

Shiho: The Okinawan dish? You like it? Goya isn’t really my cup of tea.

Doug: Really? I love it.

Shiho: OK, I’ll make some especially for you.

Zaytox: Yes, I’m fine, but I am feeling bored.

Masami: Oh, so Vegans get bored just like humans.

Zaytox: Yes, we do.

Masami: Why don’t we go for a drive? I can ask Carolyn. She loves driving.

Zaytox: The idea of riding in cars makes me sick.

Masami: I didn’t know Vegans had cars.

Zaytox: We don’t, but in America I learned that I get carsick easily. The scientists drove me some place, and I felt sick.

Masami: Oh.