http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/amberlynn/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from amberlynn en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 23:59:59 +0000 Thu, 23 May 2013 23:59:59 +0000 In the very moment when something devastating occurs fear and adrenaline race through your body. You want to run hide and pray. Instead you stand frozen looking around for what seems like an eternity. On Friday afternoon at approximately 1445 Japanese Standard Time one of those moments occurred. Unfortunately this moment didnt close seconds later with a brief sigh of relief. Instead thi http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Yokohama/blog-585519.html Seoul South Korea People who live in Seoul S. Korea are as a whole the friendliest Asians I have ever met. Immediately after our arrival we were assisted with a bus ticket purchase and sent on our way. Unfortunately our initial visit was on a Tuesday so we were unable to visit the most famous Gyeongbokgung Palace until our return visit. During both visits we visited Gyeongbokgung Palace Cha http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/South-Korea/Seoul/blog-566002.html Every day I am realizing how the observation of famous wonders and interesting places are not nearly as cool as the people you experience these places with. I am recognizing this as I begin to fit in deepen relationships and feel comfortable and happy here in Japan. My New Friends Yuki and Moe. Yuki is a new friend from my new church. She is kind fun has a beautiful heart for God loves child http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Tokyo/Ueno/blog-558260.html After two months of silence I am finally adding news of my life. My foot was and is still broken. I was in a non walking cast for one week a walking cast for three and have been wrapping beyond those four weeks. Since Japan unlike anywhere I have lived in the U.S. requires me to use public transportation and my feet I had a difficult time getting around. Sometimes it was really frustratin http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Nikko/blog-556321.html All week long my days are devoted to students. Occasionally I will have a coffee date or movie date with a student. Sometimes I make it to the gym or go for a run to Yamashita Park then run along the harbor. Then I make dinner prepare lunch for the next day and go to bed. Its funny how moving from one side of the map to the other does little to change ones lifestyle. Wh http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Yokohama/blog-543254.html Writing on this blog seemssomewhat like a dreaded home work assignment. One that I am interested in after I finally come around to working on it. Over the first weekend in October I spread my wings and took a trip solo. I hopped a train after school Friday evening to Tokyo Station. There I attempted to help a mother and child board the bus to Mito. Unfortunately she had no idea that I was http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Yokohama/blog-540427.html Today was an undeniably stressful day. While the company of my favorite two English teachers at Yokohama Jogakuin was pleasant...the pain of sitting at my desk for HOURS calculating grades began to wear on my mental energy. So much so that when it came to finally go home I was almost too exhausted to force myself to the gym. Do not worry I was able to muster the energy and steered my beautiful http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Yokohama/blog-535196.html Adventures in Yokohama So besides going to school everyday. I try to do exciting things like eat go shopping do laundry talk on Skype and hang out with the Policemen of Yokohama. On Friday I decided to attempt to register my bike. While I still know only the basics in Japanese Hello Konichiwa Gomen Sorry doi tashimashite you're welcome Shoganai It can't be helped and Gonbate Press http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Tokyo/Ryogoku/blog-534723.html Sunday was a day full of culture and fun between church sushi napping and taking a cruise on Tokyo Bay the day held all the adventure that I needed. Tokyo Bay Cruise In the evening Rachel Autumn and I drank a cup of coffee before heading out to Tokyo. I was so happy to be getting dolling up for the evening. With each stroke of my brush and each bobby pin in place I excitedly anticipated http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Tokyo/blog-533178.html Yesterday was the last day of English Day Camp at school. Which also means the last Saturday of the year that I must work. After work I decided not to return to the empty house. Instead I went for a walk following my map so that I would not get too lost. It was beautiful the muggy summer has just begun to give way to the breeze of Spring. I left school and headed the only direction that guara http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Yokohama/blog-532825.html I had a wonderful long weekend Sunday I spent the morning running and attempting laundry and the afternoon at New Hope Church with Bridgette. In the evening I met up with Rachel and a new friend Kendon. After walking around China town we ate snow cones from the Red Brick Warehouse and headed to World Porters for La Salsa. Dinner was oishi and conversation was inspirational. The evening wrapp http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Kamakura/blog-531307.html Today was a great day. After going on a run I attempted to do laundry somewhat unsuccessfully talked with my family spent time with Bridgette in Tokyo and took a lovely walk. Harajuku After getting off the train at Harajuku Bridgette introduced me to the famous Harajuku Bridge. This is were the infamous Harajuku girls come dressed to impress and hang out with their friends. Unfortunately http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Tokyo/Harajuku/blog-530779.html As any traveler could tell you there are times when it just doesn't feel right to stay longer. I reached a similar point last week. While I knew my plans were to stay in Yokohama I didn't have the vision to stay. I couldn't see myself as a tourist or as a local. Then I fell in love with Jokohama Jogakuin I undertook the study of the language of Japan and I met a new Japanese friend. Today I t http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Yokohama/blog-528999.html Today was a day for self discovery organizing and getting lost. I will start out by explaining the self discovery that I am undergoing. Since graduation from Pepperdine this last May I have been struggling to realize my purpose. I no longer had education as the label so what was it I read The Alchemist. Afterward I began the Peace Corp. application process and the application to teach in http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Yokohama/blog-527650.html Verse of the Day I Corinthians 1613 Stand true to what you believe. Be courageous be strong and everything you do must be done with love. Journal Yesterday I was reminded of my purpose here to teach. Autumn and I spent part of our morning at school looking over the teaching materials grades and meeting students. It was so exciting to think about teaching again I love students After see http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Yokohama/blog-527135.html Good morning I thought to myself with a GROAN at approximately 430 a.m. Actually I was wondering WHY After spending some time eating trying to get the Japanese television remote to work and doing some calisthenic exercises I wondered off for a run. Eventually I ran into Yamagato park which actually has some sweet paths to explore. I ran awhile through the streets park got lost a couple http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Yokohama/blog-526722.html Verse of the Day Never abandon a friend either yours or your father's. Then in your time of need you won't have to ask your relatives for assistance. It is better to go to a neighbor than to a relative who lives far away. Proverbs 2710Journal There are three parts of today that simply must be shared a new friend Thai massages and miso soup. Firstly friends. I chose the verse a http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Japan/Kanagawa/Yokohama/blog-526444.html