Arrival Day, 12th April 2007

Fukuoka Airport We have arrrrrived!

On the minibus to Mizube Plaza.

Lunch at the sushi bar Just like in the Japanese serial drama, 将太の寿司 (Shota no Sushi). Nippon ichi!

We're not done yet! Lunch at the sushi bar

Watch us! Lunch at the sushi bar

将太san! Naaah. Just kidding

Mizube Plaza The whole party has arrived at Mizube Plaza!

Where's everybody? Mizube Plaza

Nice and quiet. Mizube Plaza

Eat it while it's fresh! Strawberry season

In charge of fruits today. Watermelons, harvested from March to June, are the pride of the region.

A fruitful day!

お風呂 (Ofuro) A nice, hot dip in a traditional Japanese bath tub before bedtime will soothe any jet lag.

Our cozy room! Mizube Plaza

After a nice hot bath, it's time for supper! Mizube Plaza

What time is it? It's Asahi time! Mizube Plaza

Meanwhile, somebody's got to prepare the beds. Mizube Plaza

Obento lunch on the verandah Mizube Plaza

Enkai Welcome barbecue party with Japanese high school students

What's cooking? Enkai at Mizube Plaza

Thanks for the great welcome party! Enkai at Mizube Plaza