Farewell Part 3

Well our last day in Japan was spent so perfectly.

We met Satoshi and Mieko at 9.30 to head for Fukui on the West coast for some diving. When we arrived, the scenery was amazing, so beautiful and the weather was just perfect.

We did some snorkeling and then OdaSan, Satoshi and Miekos friend who's a diving instructor, brought us down diving. And while everyone else complained that the water wasn't very clear, it was the clearest water I've ever gone diving in.

After a perfect day diving, snorkeling and chatting, we sat up on the deck, watching the sun go down and drinking champagne for no real reason.

And then Dave turned around, took a ring out of his pocket, and said 'How about it?' To which I replied "I guess so" and the deed was done.


And it was perfect.

Farewell Part 2

I always knew that saying goodbye to my students would be one of the hardest parts of leaving Japan and as expected, the last week and a half was very difficult. The adult students were so sweet giving me beautiful gifts and even more beautiful letters.

The kids students were also sweet, albeit via their parents, giving me perfect english letters with vocabulary I never thought them. The last week was a blur of emotions. I managed to cry only once, which for me was definitely an achievement.


It finished, all too suddenly, with a party and requisite trip to Karaoke. More photos of cute Japanese Students and me? Hai!

And then it was over. Of everything in Japan, I'll miss my students the most. (And Coco Ichi Curry, Ramen and Cheap Sushi but it sounds better to say only my students.)

Farewell Part 1

Definitely one of the best nights in the last few weeks in Japan, as expected, was the last Asunaro party. Not only was it our going-away party but it was also the restaurants 20th anniversary.

We both got so many beautiful and thoughtful presents including a full yukata set. The night was one of many photos, peace signs and fun with my obi. Oh and Beer ;)