Mike and Sue

As some of you may know, Scott's parents came to Japan June 19th and are here visiting us. We thought we should update everyone on their visit. Since they have been here we have introduced them to many friends, took them to some of our favorite restaurants and showed them around Kure. They have been enjoying meeting people and seeing some of the many things we have talked about in our blog for themselves. Unfortunately we have some quite a few rainy days. We were lucky to have a really nice Saturday in which we went to Hiroshima. We did some shopping, ate out, and they went through the A-bomb museum. They said it was a great, but sad, experience.

Today they went to Scott's school. They met his teachers and even got to help out a little in one class. They had tea with the principal and looked all over the school. There are many things we still have planned to do before they leave July 4th. We are also hoping the weather cooperates!

That's it over here. We have been keeping busy between work and having them here. We are also preparing to go to China 3 days after they leave! It has been very exciting around here. We will keep you posted.

Busy Weekend

This weekend was very tiring, but one of the most fun weekends we've had here in Japan. It started Saturday with a trip to our friend Akiko's hometown....which also happens to be an island. We left in the morning and took the train as far as we could, but then went the rest of the way courtesy of Akiko's father, who picked us up in his boat. After an amazing lunch at their home, it was off for a day of fishing in the Inland Seto Sea. We had a great time, and caught a lot of fish....Vicky caught the most! One of the pictures above is Vicky with one of her many fish. The day was great, and one of the best experiences in Japan so far. Eventually we made it home to Kure Saturday night.
But the weekend wasn't over there...bright and early Sunday morning we left with about 40 kids under the age of 12 to go to a town close to Kure for their English school's sports day. Although we don't teach at their school, we were invited by a teacher who does teach there. The day consisted of games, food, and as much craziness as you can possibly imagine. The picture above is of as many of the students as we could round up, along with some of their teachers and us.
Its now Sunday night here, and we are exhausted. School will come early in the morning!!
Wishing you could all be here!!!
Scott and Vicky