Japan 2006

Goodbyes at the Kagoshima Airport

Here are a few pictures of our goodbyes at the Kagoshima Airport.

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Video SharingMrs. Johnson and the Nishida family...my host family.

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Video SharingMrs. McCrary, Niwa Family, and Mrs. Johnson

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Video Hosting - Upload Video - Video SharingMrs. Johnson and Nishiuehara Sensei

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Video SharingSponsors and their kendo sticks...Mrs. McCrary is a tough kendo opponent.

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Houston at last

We're home...YEAH! It is good to be home. For some odd reason the flight home seemed much faster than the flight out of the USA. Most of us slept the entire way home; I only home that we sleep tonight for our time zone. Here's our last picture as a group.

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Toyko Airport

We have arrived at the Tokyo airport. Everyone is in Starbuck's getting a snack. We can't check in our luggage until 1:00pm. We still have 45 minutes until check-in. They have 10 minutes internet access so I decided to give you a quick update before getting on that 12 hour plane ride.
This morning was very hard on the students, both Ikueikan and Mike Moses students. Many tears were shed this morning at the airport. That makeup came running right off. As our plane was headed to the runway we could see the our families waving good bye to us.

We look forward to seeing our new Jr3 friends in Nacogdoches in October.

Millie says "hey everybody...i love you and i miss you...can't wait to see you!"

Claire says "dido". Great job, Claire. She is still kind of asleep.

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Video SharingElephant Man with Hannah and Millie

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Video SharingClaire, Cole, Kelsey, and Jessica guarding all of our luggage at the Starbuck's in Toyko. We waited patiently for check-in.

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Video SharingSo sorry, Claire, that you have to carry that duffle...where are your wheels?

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Video SharingMillie's suitcase is just a "little" heavy.

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Video SharingCynthia enjoying her first taste of McDonald's after a fourteen day fast.

Sendai City and Bullet Train

No, we did not get to ride the bullet train but we did get to see it. Sendai is known for its tug-o-war games. The picture of our group is beside the big rope that they use.

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Mrs. Johnson found a coke and a snickers bar...YUM! YUM! YUM!

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Don't ask me why but our girls have figured out that my camera takes multiple shots, so they started this jumping thing. We have laughed and laughed at their hair. Enjoy!

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Video Hosting - Upload Video - Photo SharingOur group outside the Sendai Nuclear Power Plant.

Farewell Party

Words cannot express all the feelings that we felt today as we said our goodbyes. Many tears were shed, but we leave with happy memories. This experience was a life changing experience for all fifteen of us here. We want to thank our family their support, our friends for their encouragement, and all those who have helped us along the way. We look forward to our return and sharing our stories with each and every one of you.

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Photo SharingMiyu saying goodbye to Millie...lots of tears.

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Video Hosting - Upload Video - Photo SharingHannah, Miyu, and Millie

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Video Hosting - Upload Video - Photo SharingIkueikan students

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Photo SharingJessica and "monkey"...his nickname.

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Video Hosting - Upload Video - Photo SharingMrs. Nishieuhara and Mrs. Johnson

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Photo SharingMrs. McCrary and friends.

Video Hosting - Upload Video - Photo SharingYamahira Sensei and Mrs. McCrary...ask her about her soccer attire.

Science Experiment

Today our students got to be involved in some science experiments. They were very excited about getting to do this with the JR 3 class. They have really bonded with this group. This group comes to McMichael in October.