See
You Guys in March 2013
December 2, 2012 - A small
party with family and some of our closest friends in Japan
who came over to "say see you again (matane)" before we
headed off to America. It was really nice to see you guys.
See you again in March 2013 for another house party. |
On
the Train
December 6, 2012 -
Shai was excited as usual to be
on the train. This time we were traveling to Kansai
Airport on the way to Korea and then to San Diego,
California. We plan to stay for about three months,
during which time we are going to visit family and
friends and hang out in hopefully warm temperatures and
sunny days. It will be really nice to see everyone
again. Last time back home was almost exactly three years
ago. |
Korean
Airlines Airplane
December 6, 2012 -
This is a Korean Airlines airplane which is pretty basic
in color and overall design when you compare it with
planes from other airlines. The uniforms of the flight
attendants pretty much match this design and not
really much to look at. |
Waiting
at Starbucks
December 6, 2012 -
We hung out at Starbucks for awhile waiting to take the
shuttle to the departing gate. Next to Akiko is her
sister Maiko (Maichan) and her mom who wanted to go with us to
the airport. Look
at These Prices!!!!
Yeah even Shai could not believe the outrageous prices
and small sizes of drinks at Starbucks in Japan. This place
really fits the stereotype of Japan, the land of the
rising sun small and expensive. |
Airport
Shuttle
December 6, 2012 -
Um this was actually nothing special. An average shuttle
which took us from the main terminal to the boarding
gate. In retrospect not really even sure why I posted
this. |
Crazy Japanese Toilets
December 6, 2012 -
Watch out for those buttons!!!! If you press the wrong
one you might get washed in places you never knew
existed. If you really wanna laugh take a look at the
picture above and find the following:
FLUSHING SOUND
The flushing sound goes on for 25 seconds.
What does this mean? It means Japanese people are both
shy and conservationists.
When Japanese people use the toilet they often flush
several times while they do their duty, especially when
going number two. Why? To cover the sounds which often
uncontrollably come out when relieving oneself.
In an effort to conserve water and still protect the
privacy of the Japanese population, companies began
installing toilets which produce a toilet flushing
sound. Only in Japan. lol. |
Seated
in the Plane and Ready to Go
December 6, 2012 -
There we are in the plane and ready to take off for
Korea. Shai was really excited since the last time he was on
an airplane was three years before when he was only
three-and-a-half months old.
December 6, 2012 -
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Hey now stuck in Korea because of snow. Went outside for a bit and then ate at a
nice Korean restaurant. Met a bunch of finalists in the Miss University contest
at a Korean cultural event. Rescheduled our tickets and received a bunch of meal
coupons. Now hanging out waiting for the next flight and drinking American beer
of all things. Gonna arrive in SD a couple hours late. Pretty fun.
December 10, 2012 -
Facebook Post -
Now back in America. Spent Hanukah with Jim and Linda and family. It was so nice
and then went for breakfast at their house the next day. Really nice to be home
again.
December 11, 2012 -
Facebook Post -
ALMOST SET UP NOW IN CALIFORNIA.
A few days home and already pretty much set up in the house now. Began diet
today and we walked from the house to the closest shopping mall about 4 miles
away. Bought a ton of stuff and packed it all into a stroller and a couple of
backpacks and walked home. These days it is over 70 degrees every day, this is
over 21 degrees Celsius for friends in Japan. Every day is sunny and beautiful.
Walking around in tee shirts even at night. Pictures coming soon. Until then.
December 17, 2012 -
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PRETTY GOOD EARTHQUAKE THIS WEEK.
Hey nobody commented about the rocking and rolling a couple days ago directly
off the coast of San Diego. Was a 6.3 and this place was shaking a lot. Click
the following link for more information.
December 18, 2012 -
Facebook Post -
TOOK A TREK TO TREK TODAY.
Yup walked four miles from home to Trek bike store in La Mesa today to pick up
the mountain bikes which were in for service this week. Carried Shai most of the
way. Then rode the bikes home. Continuation of our workout program. Really nice
to be in SD again. |
