The Last Few Days Have Arrived

So many lasts have been happening, and will continue to happen these next few days.  On my last weekend here in Japan, I spent Saturday with three other Camp Adventure counselors in Tokyo!  We visited the Shibuya district for a little while to shop at H&M one last time (it is super cheap here... the most expensive things I bought there were 700 yen, the equivalent of $7).  Then we went to the Harajuku district, where young people dress up rather weird.  Here I finally bought a kimono!  Not entirely certain when I will ever wear it, but it will be a great souvenir from my time spent here in Japan.  After this, we moved on to the Ginza district, which has more upscale shops.  Then we got back on the train and, after talking to a man on the train, we got off at Gaiemmae to watch some fireworks!

On Sunday, one other girl and I headed to the Yokohama Pool Center.  We were two of three Americans at the pool, which was really cool!  The pool was much different than pools at home, as it didn't really seem to have many rules for people to follow, and it was much larger than any pool I've ever seen.  It was really neat to see parents playing with their children, not just sitting on the deck and letting the lifeguards babysit basically.  There was a whole area on the deck for people to put tents, and you could bring your own food in as well.  The atmosphere was much different than that of any pool I'd been to before.

It's weird to think each day this week that it is my last Monday/Tuesday in Japan.  I don't think it will really sink in until I'm back home and starting school again, but that's how all changes seem to be in my opinion... hard to imagine, but not that hard to adjust to after you are there.  I'm looking forward to seeing you all when I get home!  I ask for your prayers for a good ending to this last week with the campers, and also for safe travels home and ease adjusting to the time change.  I am rather nervous about this, so I would really appreciate your prayers for a smooth transition as I move back 14 hours.  My flight leaves Japan at 4PM on Saturday afternoon, and I return to Minneapolis at 1PM... also on Saturday afternoon (crazy in my opinion!)

Thanks so much for all of your love and support this summer, I enjoy hearing of all the people who have been reading my posts.  Thanks again, and have a good rest of the week! :)
- Becky