We spend so much time on the go, that sometimes you just have to take advantage of the chance to nap. James and Don Ulin are pictured here on the `train,` which is really more like a tram. They are very neat and clean here, despite the number of people who crowd onto them each day. Thankfully, we have also ridden during non rush hour times, which is more comfortable.
Nyssa and I waiting for dinner. We ate okonomiyaki (best described as what looks like pancakes but has cabbage, eggs, flour, bacon, and I`m sure several other things). They were quite yummy!
It was raining and cold, but we still had a beautiful view from the wrap-around covered porch at this temple.
We visited the Kiinkakuji (Golden Temple), which is one of the most memorable temples. It really looks gold!
Morio, my host dad, on the beach. I call him ojiichama, though, which is a cutesy name for grandpa. He taught it to me because that is what his granddaughters call him. So I jokingly call him that, too. He always laughs and pretends to dissaprove, but you can tell he loves it. Then, he says no one else is allowed to call him that. Just me. Boy, do I feel special!
This girl is always happy to be on the beach!!
We went to this palace, but it was closed. It still looks impressive from the outside, though!
On our way to Mt. Fuji, we stayed at the seminar house that YCC owns for their students, faculty, and staff to use when they have to travel to this region. Even though there were more rooms, all of the girls piled into this one together. Instead of beds, we have floor mats (which is what Nyssa - who is lying down - and I have been sleeping on the whole time in Japan). This house was so dusty and musty from not being used that it sent all of us into allergy attacks and made some of the girls sick (I already had a cold). The upside: there was a hot spring tub inside! Man, that made me feel better!
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