Konbawa (good night). It is about 7:15 at night in Japan and it is around 5:12 am for those who are in Iowa. I have been here for two days now and have been fighting my jet leg for all two days- I just took a nap, mid-day to help me stay up later but I get this sick feeling everytime this jet leg hits so.... soon i will be able to sleep it off. But in better news Just a Guz has made it to the beautiful (huge) city of Kofu. It is about the size of Des Moines but there are more people, smaller roads, mountains, and many Japanese people.
Last night, I traveled with another teacher to Iswa to the fire festival, it is the biggest festival in Yamanashi (the province I am in). It is a fireworks festival where they set off about 10,000 fireworks. This is a very special day and I was very glad to be a part of it. I was able to wear a traditional summer kimono called a Yakata and felt almost Japanese except I can't speak Japanese. ( but by the end of the year I should be able to speak a little Japanese- Nastuko sensei- my japanese mom- gives Japanese lessons so I am signing up though the bike ride will be about 40 mins).
me in a Yukata (and a little jet leg you can tell it in my eyes!)
I have learned so much since being here already my homestay family- Nastuku sensei and Yoshi sensei are so helpful and kind. This culture is very rich in history and respect which I am excited to partake in. More information will come as I get into my Apt. and get over this ridiculous jet leg. But for now! Sayanora
Remember: though you may be old that doesn't mean you can't help out a needy NFL team thanks Brett! But in all reality yellow and purple are better.
~MOlly
1 comment:
haha I hear that you said it's like Des Moines but has many Japanese people. haha
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