Saturday was my free day! A time of relaxation and fun.
I was able to skype with my family which is always fun. Amy and Geno go crazy as soon as the camera comes on. I really look forward to these days when I get to somewhat see my family.
Also on Saturday, my off day group went to watch the Tokyo Giants. It was a blast! The Giants lost, but being there made me feel like I had a foot in both America and Japan at the same time.
Tokyo Dome!
Me at the field!
Off day group! David, Kelsea, me, Renee, and Cody!Sunday June 20
Fathers Day! On Sunday, we mixed things up a bit and instead of worship in the park, our groups went to different churches around Tokyo. My group went to Chofu Baptist church, which is where we go on Fridays for English club. The service was all in Japanese, which was a whole new experience. It was a great experience to be able to worship with other believers here in Japan. First they had the service, then we had small groups. I was put in a all Japanese speaking small group. The people in it were really sweet and talked some in English for me. After small groups, they have a huge group meal of noodles. The pastors wife got some of us girls to help with the cooking. I learned so much! I have never cooked Japanese food before.
Monday June 21
Beach Day!
Our M here, decided to take us to the beach. We also stopped and saw the the "Big Buddha". This huge monument showed once again the idol worship here in Japan. At the beach we had a blast and were able to meet people. Having a break for just a day from the bustle of the city was great! Being there reminded me so much of Galveston. Especially when we had Mexican food for lunch. In the afternoon, we crossed a bring to a small island where there is a huge mountain. Some of my friends and I climbed the mountain and went down to see the rocks and the ocean. The island was gorgeous, so much natural beauty. Unfortunaetly all over the mountain, we saw about eight shrines and a temple.
Fathers Day! On Sunday, we mixed things up a bit and instead of worship in the park, our groups went to different churches around Tokyo. My group went to Chofu Baptist church, which is where we go on Fridays for English club. The service was all in Japanese, which was a whole new experience. It was a great experience to be able to worship with other believers here in Japan. First they had the service, then we had small groups. I was put in a all Japanese speaking small group. The people in it were really sweet and talked some in English for me. After small groups, they have a huge group meal of noodles. The pastors wife got some of us girls to help with the cooking. I learned so much! I have never cooked Japanese food before.
Monday June 21
Beach Day!
Our M here, decided to take us to the beach. We also stopped and saw the the "Big Buddha". This huge monument showed once again the idol worship here in Japan. At the beach we had a blast and were able to meet people. Having a break for just a day from the bustle of the city was great! Being there reminded me so much of Galveston. Especially when we had Mexican food for lunch. In the afternoon, we crossed a bring to a small island where there is a huge mountain. Some of my friends and I climbed the mountain and went down to see the rocks and the ocean. The island was gorgeous, so much natural beauty. Unfortunaetly all over the mountain, we saw about eight shrines and a temple.
Taco Rice! Yum!
Big Buddha
Gorgeous!
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