October 24-30: Sendai, Japan
Many of my former students have scattered all over Japan and I was only able to talk with them via phone. However, it was nice getting updates on their lives and families.
I was able to have time with Midori, even got to watch one of her concerts. I had some quick gatherings with Keiko, Makiko, Joy Murchie, and Izumi. I wish I could explain how special it was to have time with old friends. Everyone seems to be doing well.
Aside from meeting with folks, we took a few extra side trips. Matsushima and Hiraizumi were two of them. It was beautiful but the rain poured on us throughout the day. A nice man gave us an umbrella, I think he must have been worried about us. Both towns are great for exploring and getting a taste for Japanese culture. All of our trips were made special by having a homemade obento(lunchbox) provided by Kumiko.
Another day, Hanae-sensei took us on a trip to Akiu falls to see the changing leaves. We had great weather and have some incredible pictures from the day. We ended with tonkatsu, one of my favorite Japanese foods. Almost forgot, before this day started we made a friend at the subway station. She hung out with us while we waited for Hanae and asked us lots of questions about our trip.
I also had the opportunity, at Taitomi & Nankodai churches, to share an update of what God has been teaching me. I did this update in Japanese, quiet a challenge, thanks Yuchan for the translation.
All in all the last two weeks were incredible, thanks everyone. A special thanks to the Itous for taking such great care of us!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Week 23
October 30- November 3:
San Francisco, CA
If you are thinking I made a mistake about the date, you are wrong. We left Sendai, Japan at 8:55am on the 30th and arrived in California at 11am on the 30th. After a long trip, almost completing our trip around the world, we arrived in San Francisco to meet my cousin, Teresa.
It is nice to be back in the states.
We have watched some football and attended a halloween party, although I think we were both still half asleep. We went as backpackers.
My friend and former Japanese teacher, Kumiko, is in the area. We met her for lunch Sunday. Today I met with Kimberly, friend from BCM days at JSU. She and Fred moved here to Pastor a church. .
Yesterday we took a ride to San Francisco and took a walk down by the piers. We saw the Golden Gate bridge, Alcatrez, and Ghiradelli chocolate factory.
San Francisco is a charming city with trolley cars and rolling hills. They also have a rather large sea lion population. They are entertaining to watch.
I think we are both ready to head home and get started on new phases of our lives. We will have another post later on some overall thoughts from the trip.
San Francisco, CA
If you are thinking I made a mistake about the date, you are wrong. We left Sendai, Japan at 8:55am on the 30th and arrived in California at 11am on the 30th. After a long trip, almost completing our trip around the world, we arrived in San Francisco to meet my cousin, Teresa.
It is nice to be back in the states.
We have watched some football and attended a halloween party, although I think we were both still half asleep. We went as backpackers.
My friend and former Japanese teacher, Kumiko, is in the area. We met her for lunch Sunday. Today I met with Kimberly, friend from BCM days at JSU. She and Fred moved here to Pastor a church. .
Yesterday we took a ride to San Francisco and took a walk down by the piers. We saw the Golden Gate bridge, Alcatrez, and Ghiradelli chocolate factory.
San Francisco is a charming city with trolley cars and rolling hills. They also have a rather large sea lion population. They are entertaining to watch.
I think we are both ready to head home and get started on new phases of our lives. We will have another post later on some overall thoughts from the trip.
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