Hi parents - sorry we have been so lax in updating this, but power (and time for that matter) has been an issue ... anyway, here is Emma with the update, Corey
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Minnisan Konnichiwa! It is hard to believe that we have only been away for 60 hours because it certainly seems like much longer. Right now, it is about 11 o'clock and we have just got settled back in at the youth hostel after exploring Dotonburi, America Mura and Shinbashi. Ahlia is sitting next to me eating ice cream, Mitch is drawing a giant octopus in his travel diary and Mr Edwards is looking over my shoulder making sure i'm not telling you what's REALLY going on on the trip. Joking, parents.
This morning we went to Takurazuka and the Astro Museum (possibly the coolest thing on the planet, aside from a giant Spiderman on the side of a building). We also saw lots of pretty cherry blossoms and stuff like that.
Yesterday we went to the ninja village, Iga-Ueno. We watched a dude throw death stars and machette-like instruments at a board and pretend fight another dude. Sweet.
Katrina bought a UDL and all the seniors got trashed at the convience store. no.
We went on a giant ferris wheel looking out over Osaka, kind of scary but very cool.
We have met some cool (well at least interesting) new people. A sweet transvetite at a train station, with pink flowers in his hair. Girls in America Mura dancing along with a character in a commercial on a giant tv screen. Some hardcore Japanese skater boys. A 'famous japanese comedian' working in a shoe shop. A forty year old woman in a hot pink ninja outfit and some cute ninja kids. A pimp and some mafia cars.
We bought ice cream from a vending machine.
And most importantly, I have been crowned the Octopus Queen after beating EVERYONE in a takoyaki eating competition.
Running out of battery!!!!!! Sayonara!
P.S. Ahlia has a broken ankle. She loves you, mummy and is sorry for being rude to you at the airport.
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Minnisan Konnichiwa! It is hard to believe that we have only been away for 60 hours because it certainly seems like much longer. Right now, it is about 11 o'clock and we have just got settled back in at the youth hostel after exploring Dotonburi, America Mura and Shinbashi. Ahlia is sitting next to me eating ice cream, Mitch is drawing a giant octopus in his travel diary and Mr Edwards is looking over my shoulder making sure i'm not telling you what's REALLY going on on the trip. Joking, parents.
This morning we went to Takurazuka and the Astro Museum (possibly the coolest thing on the planet, aside from a giant Spiderman on the side of a building). We also saw lots of pretty cherry blossoms and stuff like that.
Yesterday we went to the ninja village, Iga-Ueno. We watched a dude throw death stars and machette-like instruments at a board and pretend fight another dude. Sweet.
Katrina bought a UDL and all the seniors got trashed at the convience store. no.
We went on a giant ferris wheel looking out over Osaka, kind of scary but very cool.
We have met some cool (well at least interesting) new people. A sweet transvetite at a train station, with pink flowers in his hair. Girls in America Mura dancing along with a character in a commercial on a giant tv screen. Some hardcore Japanese skater boys. A 'famous japanese comedian' working in a shoe shop. A forty year old woman in a hot pink ninja outfit and some cute ninja kids. A pimp and some mafia cars.
We bought ice cream from a vending machine.
And most importantly, I have been crowned the Octopus Queen after beating EVERYONE in a takoyaki eating competition.
Running out of battery!!!!!! Sayonara!
P.S. Ahlia has a broken ankle. She loves you, mummy and is sorry for being rude to you at the airport.
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Well we had a weird but interesting time too. Yesterday began with a tidal wave warning for the East coast of Australia. Some schools at the beaches were closed and some people headed up the ranges to get away from the water. Luckily nothing happened and we all had to get back to work. Emma, its a good thing you grew up eating my cooking you have probably built up an immunity.
sounds like everything is under control , not , ta for email Bear , great to hear from you,i was nearly ready to ride out the waves in the boat but turned out to be ok . Wish i had itinery . How was big whale shark , must be unreel , stay safe and be happy
more pics would be great
Ice cream out of a vending machine, octopus eating competitions (aahhh, you have let the family name down Ahli-san!), sweet transvestites and hot pink ninja outfits (is there any in plaid?) it sounds like you guys are really getting some good cultural experiences, that's awesome. Keep enjoying the adventure and Ahlia you are not forgiven for being rude at the airport, you probably broke your ankle because of karma! love you, bye.
Hiya's
What kind of country are you kids in? Transvestite's with pink flowers, comedians in shoe shops, skater boys, as Miss Maddi would say OH DEAR!! You do realise you didn't have to leave the country we have all that in Australia too as you all know we are the lucky country. Also Bear I would never pay that much for a tub of chocolate icecream no wonder you are running out of money*laughs*your spending all your money on FOOD and expensive icecream.
Can someone tell me if the kids are flying into Brisbane on the return flight???
Keep having fun everyone and do yourself a favour don't go near (Bears) Rebecca's chocolate icecream it isn't a pretty sight.
Love Mummy and Ash
Ben
Hi how are you doing? Hope your having a great time. Sounds like it.
Anyway missing you and we love you. Conner says "Don't forget his pressy."
Take care and enjoy every minute. Love
Puff-Puff
PS Dad said we are moving before U come back but will leave a bag of cookies for U so U don't go hungry
HA HA
Hi guys, sounds like your having fun. Katrina, why is the only comment about you also about alcohol?? Michael thought you might like to know you got 82 in your maths C. So did he. The teacher thinks you might be twins! Were the pics ok or do you want me to send more? Cu soon. Mum xx
Wow sounds like all you guy's are having an awesome adventure over in Japan.Hope you are living your dream out Sheree! All the best to all of you and hope you are having a really wonderful time. As for the teachers i admire your courage! Hey Sheree.... Michael said he hasn't been late for school one day this week! i don't know y.... lol...! take care all and have a really enjoyable trip.
Hi all , Am i missing something or has this Blog thing not been updated for days , very disapointing . Maybe im doing something wrong . OR no news is good news . Trust all is well .Have a good one.
Hi Everybody, Flat out? Wow it must be just full-on trying to fit in everything and getting everywhere on time. Hey Baby-Girl, cant wait to hear your tales from the Land of the Rising Sun, you know you CAN email your mother sometime! I'm checking everyday! I'm actually starting to feel like a bit of a desperate!! WRITE TO ME! PUT THE ICE_CREAM DOWN!! and communicate with your darling mum!
Great to see you having a great time. Have you had chocolate covered cornflakes buns yet or seen the girls dressed in Elastoplast and red nappies?
Have you had to do any self introductions yet? Good luck with them. I introduced myself as a Maths Science three year old instead of Maths Science teacher.
Arigato for a great blog
Love Susan Shew
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