After Homestay
Trip Start
May 08, 2008
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Trip End
May 17, 2008
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Miyajima,
Chugoku,
Japan
Monday, May 12, 2008
Ryan Andrade
My home stay took me to Kokura castle, which had a fun running game where you had to run in place and try to beat an old man in a race across Japan. Only one person was able to beat him and that was Nobutaka Yagi, Andrew's home stay. At the castle I got a souvenir coin with my name stamped on it, along with a pendant. The next day, we went to Space World. I saw a lot of my friends there, and got to ride the Zaturn, which is a roller coaster that goes incredibly fast and takes you straight up, then straight down. This all takes about 12 seconds. And no, I didn't misspell Zaturn, it is really spelled like that, not like Saturn. After that, they took me shopping at the Aeon shopping mall, where I got to buy omiyage at an electronics store, as well as a 100 yen shop. See you all soon!
Ken Okamoto
Comments
The adventure continues...
Kyushu sounds sugoi! We'll have to get down there next time we're in Japan. Glad you're all having fun, and doing things you can't do at home. And Ryan, Brett really DOES miss you -- he'd just rather die than admit it. Kinda like somebody else I could name...;) Stripes is looking forlorn, but we're taking extra care of him (Brett is too).
Ii naa!
Hello 8th graders, HMS parents and teachers!!
Urayamashii desu yo! (I'm SO jealous!) I wish I could be there with you all!! Everyone looks like they are enjoying themselves, which I am very happy to see. I love reading your entries - and the pictures are great! Good job everyone!
I can't wait to read about the rest of your trip. Enjoy and we'll see you all soon! Take care!!
Tina Sensei
Space World
I've been to that Space World. I wasn't sure till I saw that rabbit in Kristen's picture. Wow, that was 16 years ago. I bet it has changed quite a bit. We'll have to compare pictures.
I'm glad you are all having fun. It doesn't sound like anyone is homesick yet.
Mrs. S.
Hello
Looks like you all had fun with your homestay families and are enjoying yourselves. Chloe, we miss you (Tiffany even passed up going to Uncle's house so she could watch tv in the room). Continue to post entries and the pictures are great. Take care of yourselves and have fun.
Hi CJ... from Mom and Dad
Nice to see a picture of you with your host family (you should smile)! I hope you're taking some pictures as well. Tutu said Maggie and Zowie miss you and keep looking for you. Grandpa bought a new car... Pontiac G8... Tutu didn't even notice, just thought he had new wheels. Take care and enjoy yourself! Love, mom & dad
Hi Amy
Looks like you guys had fun with your homestay families. It was good to see you smiling as you danced hula. Dad and Nolan keep talking about Nolan's JST (2 years ago). We miss you but know you're having the time of your life. Hope you're taking good pictures, getting enough rest, eating well, and making some unbelieveable memories. Love you - Mom
HEY!!!
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SHINKANSEN YOU TOOK FROM MIYAJIMA TO HIROSHIMA??? I NEED HELP ON THAT PROBLEM.
THANKS
LEXI KANESHIRO
P.S. HOPE YOU ARE HAVING FUN!!!!
Hi Tiana!
Hi Tiana!!! We're glad we finally get to see you!!!
Looks like you guys are having fun! Take good care
of yourself and be safe!!! Remember to use your
anti-bacterial wipes:) & Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!
This is a once in a life time experience!!!
Take plenty photos! Britney says Hello:)
We all LOVE YOU & MISS YOU!!!!
p.s. Thank you Mr. Bowling for all these great
photos & keeping us up to date!!!
kokura!
sounds like you guys had fun at your homestay! sensei, did you guys get to see my favorite dancing monkey again?! [and did you find my eyedrops in the station? hehe]