We're back from homestay and go to the Kaiyukan

3/23/2018

Back from home stay so soon? As the teachers greeted the students, there were many sad faces. Was it because they were sad to see us or they were sad to leave their homestay family? Or both?

We quickly departed for Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. We saw a variety of sea creatures from around the ring of fire. Sea otters, penguins, dolphins, manta rays and whale sharks, oh my!

Next was lunch and shopping at Tempozan Harbor Village. I don't think they've eaten lunch so quickly. The incentive was, the faster you eat the more time you have for shopping.

It's raining, it's pouring...a lot of tears were shed at the Farewell Party by students and chaperones. The last time they saw their homestay family and the last time we saw the teachers.

Finally, back to the hotel for packing and rest from a busy homestay.

Parents, we'll try to post from Narita airport but if we can't. We'll see you in Hawaii.

Ms. Tajiri

Sheri Luke

3/23/2018 01:05:29 pm

Thank you to Manoa School and Otemon Gakuin for this once in a lifetime opportunity for our kids. A BIG mahalo to all the teachers and host families for taking care of our kids like your own! LOVED all the videos which made us feel like we were experiencing Japan with all of you! Can't wait to see you all tomorrow! ~The Luke's

Jen and Robbie

3/23/2018 08:11:22 pm

Thank you so much for the videos. We have really enjoyed watching them.

Rachelle Iopa

3/23/2018 09:31:02 pm

Wow, last video... loved all of them! Can't wait to hear about everyone's adventures! Thank you to all for the wonderful memories, care, and friendships given to the children!
Safe travels and see you all soon :)

Lyn

3/26/2018 03:15:44 pm

What a great opportunity and learning experience! I enjoyed following your updates and my first grader was just as excited to see what was on the schedule each day!

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We're back from homestay and go to the Kaiyukan

​Friendship Exchange 2018

Friendship Exchange 2018