I went driving up to the top of a mountain on the first day. It was so interesting because the path to the top was very bumpy and filled with rocks. At the top was a cross that was left by the last Christians in Japan. Then when it was late at night we got together with a native of the town (Jessica) who is actually an American citizen but had come over here with her family. We went into an abandoned church and had a creepy adventure. We walked from the church to the middle school where we jumped the fence and had a look around. It looks so different from Tokyo where everything seems to be all modern and has millions of people. This was a small town in a valley.
The second day (the 24th) I went to the plaza only to find out that it was a holiday in Japan. In this holiday all the kids threw water at each other in any way possible. There were water balloons, buckets, pails, water guns, water bottles, and so much more crazy things. We of course joined in and even pulled a prank on the teachers that were teaching. Since we didn't go there we couldn't get in trouble. The kids who were still in school appreciated it though. I would've taken pictures but I couldn't afford to have my phone or camera get wet. Anyway it was fun and very wet. The town was a disaster!
The third day was boring. We were really tired from where we rode on the back of a truck throwing water at people after school. Since the road was bumpy it really took a toll on all of us. I walked around with Jessica for a bit and we met up with her friend from school. That girl was so bizarre! She was really stuck up too. Well I really shut her up when I told her a bit about myself and she learned that life doesn't revolve around her. It revolves around me!
The fourth day was a bit more filled with adventure. We went to the library where I actually found a computer with semi-Internet access. I went on myspace for a little but I didn't have nearly as much time to write a blog entry. The charged by the hour to go on the Internet and it took nearly an hour to load a page. After the library we went off to the mountain again (this time walking) and took some pictures of the town. Then we went back down to the plaza and took some more pictures. Since everyone usually left around 1 in the morning so did we.
The fifth day was a bit more spontaneous. Irvin, another resident came to the house and we played blackjack and other random card games. Then after a little bit of time passed we went off to the canyon where the kids swam. It was interesting. I took some pictures of that too so that I could at least remember even if I didn't go in. The circus was in town so we went to that too. It wasn't as exciting as I expected it to be. Well then again what more can you expect for 2 dollars?
That's my story of last week and now I'm back to Tokyo so I can update
more frequently.
- BlackFireMyth -
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