The other night I had dinner with our Interport Students from Japan. Aki and Magumi met the boat in Hawaii, and they’re sailing with us to Japan o teach us a bit about their culture and to learn about us as well. As an ambassador, I was able to eat with them and get to know them a l
ittle better. Greg, Brian and I got together and had a great time with them.
After we got past a few language barriers, like explaining that sirloin is beef, and that some hotels are considered “love hotels” in Japan, we got to talking about some interesting stuff. They talked to us about interesting places to see in Japan, as well as their travels to the United States. Magumi had been to New York City once, and then to Hawaii for this trip, but that’s it. She told us she wanted to go see Wyoming.. we tried to discourage her from that idea considering there’s really nothing there to see. Magumi also told us she really wants to see cowboys and asked us where she could see those! She also seemed really surprised when we explained how big America was when she asked about traveling across the country. Japan is about half the size of Texas, for those who aren’t fantastic with their geography. She was really surprised when we told her it took several days to get from the East to West Coasts.
On the other hand, the girls were very well informed on other things. We talked about watching The OC and how cute Adam Brody is. They had also recently seen High School Musical and Magumi in particular thought Chad was cute. High School Musical 2 hasn’t been released there yet. Aki also had me practice a few important words for when I get to Japan. I can now say “hello,” “goodbye,” and “thank you.” Pretty cool!
7 comments:
Heyyy I used to know how to count to ten in Japanese!! Mrs. Gaydoz teaches you cool stuff. =] Ask the girls how you'd do that, cause I forget. And at least you got to talk about important stuff like HSM!!
I mean, it was only fish. But still. I don't eat anything with a face!!<3
Wyoming is a nice place... and it DOES have cowboys and rodeos. Nice photo of the boys. Maybe they can get one of you next time. Meeting the girls is a great way to get excited about seeing and experiencing Japan!
Too bad the girls did not know the largest ranch in the USA is on the big island of Hawaii. They have lots of cowboys there. It is at a high elevation and can be very cold and windy. They even get snow!! Kurt was there on our trip. You saw what it is like in Hawaii, you can imagine how stange it is then to go to an area wear everyone is dressed in western wear. They even have shops full of that type of clothing. All this traveling will have you full of great ideas for the rest of us on traveling.
Hugs & Kisses, Grandma
Oh .... the name of the place is The Parker Ranch.
When the owner died he left these huge holdings to his employees.
G.
Hi Kara! I am really enjoying reading your blogs. I love your travel quotes and will be using them in Brian's scrapbook when he returns. Thank you for posting the photo of Brian and Greg. It sounds like you are having a great time. Your MOM is doing the best job as BLOG MOM. Continue to have fun in Japan and be safe. Mom Thoma
Kara, have a great time L;ve been reading all of h eblogs and enjying hime a lot. stay well. I'm at your gandparents now ater having been at my 50h class reuninion last weekend. ART
Kara,
It appears you are having a real learning experience plus a marveleous time!
Best to you,
Glo Claus
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