T- 3 weeks and counting...

Asia » Japan » Yamanashi » Tsuru
November 28th 2007

Published: November 28th 2007

Yowza! Three weeks gone by! That's unbelievable! It would appear that things are definitely winding down around here. I think everyone is exhausted from the program and the school term. We have been doing classes for a full three months now, which is a little longer than the typical quarter (10 weeks). I think that's why not a whole heck of a lot has been going on lately. Let's see... Ah yes! Tw... Read Full Entry

Photos are below

Photos: 32, Displayed: 21

On Top of Mt. Tenjo

The Top of Tenjo

I did not get the memo and was taking a picture of Fuji-san with my cell phone.

The Top of Tenjo

We took the ropeway back down to the bottom because we were a bit pressed for time. This is the view from the top.

My newest acquisition

Life has become about 110% more bearable since I received that purple bounty. There is a used goods store near me that was selling sections of a big ol' sectional sofa for $10 a pop. I could not resist.

Mirei's Birthday

For some reason we were all made to do a dance to a song that was popular a few years ago. So silly!

Japanese Kids Being Cute

The young'uns decided they needed to run Bingo. Ironically, they ran it better than the average fencing tournament....

Japanese Kids Being Not-so-cute

Even these little kids recognize that there is no place for levity in Bingo.

Japanese Kids Being Cute

Japanes Kids Being Cute

Mirei blowing out her candles. I like these pictures because you can see her face inhaling and blowing out.

Japanese Kids Being Cute

REAL PIZZA! KIND OF!

I heard tell of a way to make pan-fried pizza. I'm not going to go into the details here, but suffice to say that it was a success and my friends were quite surprised to have ACTUAL pizza. one cheese, one sausage and peppers, and one hawaiian.

28th November 2007

Emily
non-member comment

You didn't cook? Were your limbs broken?

28th November 2007

Momma-san
non-member comment

For this you had to go Japan?
Zazen, huh? Wasn't Santino doing practically the same thing when he'd swat you on the back of the head? Can't wait to see you! Love, Mum

Tot: 0.076s; Tpl: 0.012s; cc: 5; qc: 40; dbt: 0.052s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb

Do not copy images or text from this page without requesting and receiving permission. All rights are reserved by the author and photographer.

Contact David Polakoski (Dave aka Lucky) - a lack of a response does not mean that you have permission to use material from this page.

T- 3 weeks and counting...

Copyright Notice: All Rights Reserved