Quick Update!

Hello! We`ve all been so busy lately we haven`t updated in a few days. The last 3 days we`ve been in Moka with new host families. So far we`ve visited an indigo dye factory, a mental health hospital for Jen`s vocational trip, and participated in another tea ceremony (sado) and learned about the art of flower arranging (kado). Pictures to follow! All of our flower arrangements were great, but the teacher chose mine as the best tapestry :-D sorrrrry guys! Last night, I tried unagi (eel!!!!) for the first time. My host family took me to the next prefecture over for an awesome dinner. After we passed through a Japanese garden, we had about 8 courses, including tempura, sashimi, a sweetfish, and giant oysters before having the unagi. It was oishi- delicious! Who`da thought? I`ve been learning alot about the Japanese language and culture from my host families, who are so patient with me. Props! Soon I`ll be fluent (just kidding). Tomorrow, we have a Farewell Party from Moka, and are staying at a hotel, so hopefully everyone will have internet. We will also have hot springs, and kareoke & saki so we can`t wait!!! Until then,

mata ne, Katie!!