Well after the exciting trips to Hakone and Tokyo, we decided to take it easy on Wednesday and stay local. We took the family to Sankein Garden to look around, Motomachi to shop and then to China Town. We ate lots of good food, the family bought some souvenirs.
Us girls took part in a Japanese tea ceremony at the Sankein Garden. It was a fun experience.Thursday we all went to Kamakura to see the BIG Buddha and some shrines and temples. We went to an island call Enoshima to eat lunch. Some of the local cuisine included grilled squid and grilled conch shells with the critter still in it of course (which we didn't eat), hot dogs, potatoes, grilled corn, curry and rice, and many other interesting things. We also went to the beach and was able to watch the sun set behind Mt. Fuji...we all had a really good time.
Me and Teresa
This is an ancient Samurai Warrior uniform. It's amazing how small it actually is!
These are the Big Buddha's shoes that are on display.
Austin just about got licked by the COLD ocean waves at Enoshima beach!
Can you see Mt. Fuji?
Yummy huh!?!?!
Today we took it easy and just did some local last minute shopping. We even had some down time to watch a movie at the house. It was quit relaxing.
Tomorrow, we make the journey to take them back to the airport. We really hate to see them go, but we take comfort in knowing that our months are numbered here and will be able to return to our friends and family in the states real soon..... Feel free to come visit us if you want....we have become quite the tour guides!
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Well guys, the time has come for us to say farewell. You have been gracious hosts. If you lose your job at Nissan, you can just stay here & be tour guides (as long as you let us come visit often). You both (& Avery) have been so patient with us for the past 10 days, putting up with all our questions, and we have had plenty of them. You have treated us just like family...uh, wait a minute, we are family!!! We love you all three and are anxiously waiting to see you again on American soil.
You are in a beautiful country and are so lucky to be able to learn their culture. Love Mom & Dad.
Oh goodness, I'm going to miss all the excitement of your visitors. On a happy note...we are anxious to see them soon in MS. I know it's been fun to have them, especially for Curtis ('cause he's been off work...lol). Thanks for all the wonderful blogs & please keep them coming.
Love you all >>>>MMMUAH<<<<
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