Thursday, July 24, 2008

We're back!

Well we are back from Japan. What a fabulous time we had (I am still trying to adjust to different time zone - I am exhausted so no scrappin for a couple of days anyways)! I never did come across any copic markers - pretty bummed about that but everything else was an experience of a lifetime. Japan is full of wonderful, welcoming, warm friendly people and our host families were no different. Here are some pics of our trip (in no particular order!).

As we arrived in Tokyo airport.
The steaming mountains of Noboribetsu - an active volcano underneath! Yikes.
We had many traditional dance and drumming performances done for us and then we joined in on the fun.


I was surprised at how much the vegetation around Japan looked just like Canada!







Time to play!



We had one day at Disneyland. It was VERY HOT and HUMID but we stayed until closing and had a ball.


Shopping in the Harijuku (?) shopping district. Lots of fun for the kids but I don't do well in crowds! Jaimee wanted to wear her new kimono while we had our shopping day in Tokyo, her new friend joined in too (they bought themselves some glasses).



My favorite photo of the whole trip. You can see Jaimee and her friend walking in front of me.


7 comments:

Juanita said...

Good to see you are back. Glad the trip went well for you.

Anabela (Bela) Neves said...

Welcome back!
Looks like you had a great time. I would love to head to Toyko Disneyland one day!

Jena said...

Wow, what an awesome trip - glad to see you made it home safely. TFS pics of your adventure!

Jenn said...

So glad to see that your back and that everyone had a great time on the trip!!! :D You took some great pics and I love the last pic as well...just beautiful! :D

Stacy said...

So glad you had a fun and safe trip! We missed your creations, but we know you'll have so much to share soon. :-)

Kariberry said...

WOW is right! What a trip of a lifetime. I had to giggle at your last pic of the girls walking a mile ahead of you. Isn't it just like them!?! LOL So happy your back! We missed you! Hugs!

Carolina said...

What an amazing vacation - it looks like you all had a blast. Such wonderful memories to hold them close and dear to your heart! Glad you're home and made it back safe and sound!

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