Anyone for Eniwa?
We arrived in Eniwa, Hokkaido yesterday. Hokkaido is Japan's largest island, but this island has the smallest population in the country. The weather is about 10 degrees cooler here than in Tokyo. We spent the day visiting a beverage factory in Sopporo (the large city nearby-friends, please refrain from any comments regarding this company. My students are also reading this.), meeting a blacksmith, and taking lessons in Koto (the instrument I am playing above), calligraphy, and origami. In the evening, we found a cafe filled with crazy trinkets. The owner and his wife spent some time talking with us. They love Elvis, the Beatles, and Eric Clapton. My nephew Sam will be glad to know that they will be going to see Eric Clapton in Sopporo next month. Next, the owner played a bunch of tunes by the artists mentioned above while we sang along. What fun! I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.
posted by M @ 9:30 AM
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4 Comments:
Hi Meg,
You look as if you have found a new "guitar" to use in your classes. We'll look forward to hearing your students sing along to a Japanese classic. Have you met your new family?
Mom and dad
Hey Mary!
you look beautiful in your little jacket your friend sent you!
We miss you here at CVE. Looks like
you're having a blast and learning, seeing and doing lots!!
Christie
Now here you are definitely in your element! Are you bringing one of these home? Heck...one of these...can't remember how to spell what it is AND a drum!
Hi Meg, Tim and I will be keeping track of you now that your dad has spilled the beans about your blog site. When you have a few minutes, would you please contact me at wepond2@verizon.net.
Sharon
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