It was a very busy 10 days!! From their arrival in Narita, Japan to our farewell in Yangyang, Korea--we did and saw a lot!! And they maintained a great attitude and tried lots of new things--including natto!! Since arriving in Japan, they have taken approximately 22 trains, 2 ferries, 1 leisure boat, an 8 hour bus, several taxis and they have done lots of walking!
I just hope they have enough energy to make it through the next 7 days in Korea! Gambatte!
Thanks for visiting!!!
I just hope they have enough energy to make it through the next 7 days in Korea! Gambatte!
Thanks for visiting!!!
They traveled by JR Rail Pass--local trains, express trains, and the shinkansen!
On one of the trains we met JHS students (from Himi) going to Kyoto and Osaka. They had an English assignment to interview foreigners! So they chatted us up!
Dinner in Hiroshima! We ate the famous yakisoba-okonomiyaki!
We spent a morning on Miyajima island and visited the temples and feed the deer!
On Miyajima they ate a famous Hiroshima oyster! No thank you!
On the kimchee ferry! We left Shimonoseki, Japan at 7pm and arrived in Pusan, Korea at 5am. Unfortunately, we couldn't disembark until 8:30am!
Happy Birthday Dad! Let's enjoy eating kimchee!
The 4 of us! Together again (for 20 hours) after 17 months!
6 comments:
Kirst,
Thanks again for the fabulous and awesome Japanese experience! You are an extraordinary tour guide - sooooooo thoughtful - with exceptional attention to every detail to make our time with you the BEST!!! You set the gold standard for hostess! Just wish I could have caught up to you to hold your hand more & learn from the BEST!! Your pictures are awesome! Can't wait till they come out on CD!!! LOVE you, mom
Kirsten - WOW! LOVE the photos. What fun! Those smiles are catching on .. we're getting so excited and hope to have our own pics join the ranks in just 2 mos. So nice to see your faces and know that one CAN survive the flight over - ha! We'll keep checking back to see the latest. Tons of love, & Thanks for the MD greeting! Back atcha, Honey! Love - Bobbie & Elliott
Hey! Sounds like a great visit. Having the family together is definately a cool experience when everyone heads off around the globe following their own plans.
My turn will be in July at my sister`s wedding. Who knows when the next time will be?
Thanks for making it to Korea! It really meant so much for all of us to be together even if it was only for 24 hours. The pictures are great! Mom and Dad keep on telling me on how great of a hostess you were. They were sure lucky to have seen Japan with you!I am also lucky to have had the same experience last year as my graduation present! Now, I hope you are able to relax and enjoy some down time. Lots of Love from Sokcho!
I see you tried the local Hiroshima/Miejima cuisine....
I didn't try, they tried! I just snapped photos! No shellfish for me! But I did try the yakisoba okonomiyaki. That was okay, especially with a cold beer to wash it down!
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