So I'm all packed, at the airport, waiting for the plane and yet it still feels like a dream. The only time I've been out of the country was Mexico, but we stayed at a resort the whole time. To think that I'm going to Japan doesn't feel like its actually happening. Though I'm more excited than nervous, it is hard to imagine what it will be like. I'll see you on the other side world; goodnight!!
JUNE 19
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooo tired!! :p excited to possibly go up sky tree (2nd tallest, I wanna say, radio tower in the world?) btw, the baths here at deadly, max got dizzy after he leafy the broiling hot water and fainted and promptly, fell and hit his head. He's at the hospital getting pictures as I write. Soooooo good start to the 2nd day arrrround town (Tokyo).
Pretty excited to start the day right (not with frosted flakes), but getting out of the hostle and frolicking around Japan!
JUNE 21
Doing well. We are now in Niko and are out of the city. To my surprise, Tokyo didn't feel very different than any other; even being this far out in the boonies on Niko still—doesn't feel very different. Different meaning that it still doesn't feel like I'm in Japan, or out of the U.S.
I'm starting to get a bit homesick but at the same time I'm having a blast!!
Everyone on the trip and the indiguous population of the great nation of Japan is very welcoming; I have little to complain about. Looking forward to more of Japan!
こんばんわ！( ^ω^ )
JUNE 25
Alright mom and dad geez ill blog! I don't know why I thought that I might have a bit more freedom thousands and thousands of miles away from home. But nooooooooooooooo haha jk. I'm doing well, sorry I haven't blogged in a while I'm sort of running on low energy and it is seemingly showing due to the fact that some of my fellow peers and trippers have asked me if I'm alright; which, for the record, warms my heart. Other than the mushy gooshy, things here have been hectic yet (supposedly) relaxing. For the last two days we went on two hikes, visited over 15 shrines and chilled back at the onsen in the baths. The food is good, although now that the, "eating everything on your plate," rule is enforced, I fin myself waddling aroun Japan, train to train. I've got no idea what the adventure is for today and to be honest, who cares! Sense hasn't failed us yet... Yet, and I'm excited to see what back alley, rooten tooten, odd ball sort of shrine or whatever we will visit today. In addition, I've always got excitement for sensei's famous, "you will probably never see this again," speech. No disrespect of course. That's about it since last time and I'm sure your sick of reading, so get off your sorry butts (mom and dad) and stop worrying about me. It's alllllll good over here!（＾ω＾）:)
JULY 1
It's been a while and I have to say its been really really fun! Karaoke was waaaay more fun than I was expecting
So write more, stinky, excuse me, honorable son. - Dad
ReplyDeleteAlex,
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing journey you have embarked upon. This is the first of many adventures around the world. Soak it in, stay open to difference and change, know how loved you are, come back safe.
Love,
Mom
Ok, so your in Japan. Big deal. No, that is great. I know your having a great time. Have fun and be safe. Were looking forward to seeing you in CT for college road trip. Next time take Jordan. Please get him out of here. No seriously, he needs to go. He is getting on all of our nerves here. So please take him away from us.
ReplyDeleteLove, Uncle Bob
Since Alex isn't writing, we can have a conversation, Bob. You can send Jordan to me when he gets too annoying.
ReplyDeleteAlex,
ReplyDeleteSo much to take in and absorb. Would love to hear more about your experiences, insights and thoughts along the way. I still love looking back at my travel journals. It helps me to remember the textures, sounds, and uniqueness of each journey. During tougher times, it can bring you right back to this most wondrous of experiences. One that only you can know and can never replicate in the same way. Please thank Mr. V for all that he brings to your life!
So much love,
Mom
Sorry to sound like a typical dad (maybe the third time in your life?) but LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER!
ReplyDeleteSo howz the "real" miso, sushi, sashimi + whatever else you're eating there?!?
ReplyDeleteHow is your Japanese holding up? Are you understanding what they say? Can you read any of the signs?
Please say "hello" to Yuya and his family for us.
cheers,
Ron
Glad to read your blog and get updates. You sound like the Alex we know and love!
ReplyDeleteMom
So how many ninjas have you seen? Or maybe the better question is: How many ninjas have seen you. . .
ReplyDeleteAlex,
ReplyDeleteYour "pain in the butt parents" want to hear about your homestay!
Love,
Mom
I second that! - Other pain in Butt parent
ReplyDeleteWow! Great effort on that last blog entry! So much rich detail on the culture and the people you've met. I feel like I lived through it myself. Thanks, Al.
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