Saturday, August 23, 2014

Meeting the Host Family

Today, I went into what is the real Tokyo, took a subway, and got to meet my host family in Japan for the first time. I started at my hotel in outside of Tokyo, and we took a bus over to the main Tokyo station.







There we ate lunch, and we all had to say goodbye to each other and head to our host families. It was definitely hard to say goodbye to Hunter, but we'll keep in contact I'm sure. However, since I met my host family,  it has been wonderful! My host family is great, and they are all super nice! I've only been with them since noon, and we have gone and done multiple things.  First we headed to the house, which I have to say I like very much. After that, we headed to the local elementary school where I got to meet several people (which were also very nice) and play lots of kickball with the kids and adults. After that, we headed back to the house and soon after went to an extremely interesting festival that was taking place nearby. It was so cool! There were many people all dancing together in the middle to the sound of drums and other Japanese style music. There, I also got to try the food "Takoyaki" for the first time (Unfortunately didn't have my camera on me for any of this). has been a great day so far, and I can say I already feel my Japanese language skills growing, as I have learned many new words already (Although my Japanese is still pretty poor haha).

6 comments:

  1. I'm so glad you and Hunter got to experience your first days in Japan together! Can't wait to see Japan through yours and Hunter's eyes. Miss you sweetie!! - Mrs. Seglem

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  2. Caleb, I miss you so much already! I know it was prob very hard to say goodbye to Hunter. Yes I am glad y'all got to share your first few days together in Japan! I am so thankful that you have a wonderful host family! Thanks for keeping us posted! Let me know if you need anything. About to put a little more cash in your account!

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  3. Hi Caleb,
    So glad ypu arrived & like your host family. Tell them we said thank you. Thanks for keeping up your blog. We love reading about your adventures. Love you. Nano

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  4. When can you skype? Dying to talk to you and for an update! Luvs

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  5. Caleb I love reading yours and Hunter's blog! He had his birthday with his host family yesterday and he ate sushi! Can't wait to read more from you two!!!

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  6. Hey Caleb - it's GiGi!! I love getting your blogs!!!! What a great way to keep the whole family informed of all that is happening in your life. I am so glad you have such a great host family - sounds like Hunter does too.
    We think about you and Hunter often - and check your blogs daily to see if there is any new posts - 'cause we can't wait to hear what is happenin' with y'all. As we continue our every day routines here at home, y'all are getting immersed into a whole new world - well, new to you at least. It excites us to hear your thoughts as your experiences grow. We love you bunches!!!
    Hugs from G.P. and GiGI

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