I have known Pete Juds for 30 years since he came to Japan, and he is one of those remarkable individuals who, after our encounter, I was to cross paths with from time to time and also hear about his successes indirectly from the community. I am so pleased to have him as a guest today and to hear his unique stories about his background (born and raised in South Africa), travels, career (teaching the Montessori method), family, and some of his future plans. I have always admired Pete, and his free-minded way of taking on life’s challenges and enjoying the journey is encouraging and inspiring.