Where in the World is Leaptrott

Today was my last full day in Japan.  We had presentations until 2:30 today and were free after that to make our last shopping trip or visit some part of Tokyo.  Karen and I went to visit another temple.  This time we went to Zojoji.  This was a large temple.  I’ll have to add photos later because the cables are packed.  We then tried to find one more.  We navigated the train, walk a good distance only to find that we had a little further to go so we did not go and visit because we had to get back to our final banquet. 

I am going to include photos of my host family and a few from the ryokan (traditional inn).  My visit to my family was great.  I just wish we could have had longer.

I am so grateful to the government of Japan and the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund for this opportunity of a life time.  The people here are beautiful.  Their hearts are so big.  I do not know if I will know how to act when I return home.  We have been treated like royalty.  On the crowed tunnels of the subways the people are always more than happy to help us find our way.  There was never a moment that we were treated like outsiders.  I will miss this country and especially its people and hope to one day return.  In the morning I fly home.  I will be happy to see my husband, my cat, my students, my friends and family but at the same time and sadden by the separation of new friends that became like a family to me.  This is not the end of the blog.  I will update it some more after my return to the states to add the final pictures.

Sayonara Japan! Sayonara JFMF friends!