Lemon Tree
Travel Blogs from Tateyama
Tokyo to Izu Oshima
... You could buy almost anything including cigarettes and beer and an isotonic drink named Pocari Sweat. In Tokyo we saw cigarette vending machines and soft drinks machines, but no beer ones. We wondered if they had been banned. However much to Kevin's delight, Joan identified a beer machine which Kevin had to test.
Back at the inn, we had to negotiate all the rules about what footwear one has to use. Take outdoor ...
Here's To a Finished Chapter!!
... so much in my whole entire life, and after seeing how much I’ve grown I know I can literally do anything. If I can climb to the top of Mnt. Fuji and slide down 40 foot waterfalls, I know I can accomplish anything I want to.
This summer has opened my eyes to so much. Living on a navy base has given me a new found appreciation for my country, and those who serve it. It has been a gratifying ...
Hourglass Emotions
... will start getting really emotional at any given time during the day. A particular girl whose become my little buddy has been really sensitive about Camp Adventure leaving. Her and I have a really special bond..and it makes me so sad to see her start to cry and tell me that she doesn't want me to go back home to Iowa. Words can't even begin to describe the relationships that us Camp A counselors make with these kids. Next Friday is probably going to ...
Happiness
Happy 4th of July!! Time here is just flying past me as I look at the calendar and realize how long I've been here. This past weekend we went to Zushi Beach in Kanagawa. It was a surprisingly short train ride from Yokosuka. The beach was beautiful and I couldn't have asked for better weather! We got really lucky, especially it being rainy season here. Sunday all day camp counselors at Yokosuka worked the 4th of July festival on ...
First week down!
... night all our feet hurt and I think the craziness of the whole week sunk in and we were dead exhausted!
The weekend is still very young but honestly I cannot wait for Monday! I can't wait to start working with the kids and getting to know their families. I just really think that this summer is going to open my mind up about a lot of things, and for that (and many other reasons) I feel really blessed to be here!
Sending you all my love!
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