Waiting for Spring

I have not been very diligent with my blog posts because big changes are coming in April for my job here in Yamagata City.  I will feel much more like a teacher once the new school year starts here April 7th, for I will finally stop following around the ALT (Assistant Language Teachers) and become the ALT at two elementary schools and one jr. high here in Ijira where we live.  I will still be visiting the pre-schools one day a week and teaching citizens English one day a week.  I can't wait to finally feel like I am doing something useful here.  We are still enjoying the people, food, culture, and history here.  So until I start actually teaching and have more to say, I will share some photos of Japan.  

Comorant fishing on Nagara River

Downward looking Buddha in Gifu made of bamboo & paper 

Pagoda at Gifu Koen 

Charly's 70th at our favorite soba restaurant 

Miniature Ooga Catstle or Giant Charly

Nagoya Castle (not a miniature)

       Next time I blog I will show you pictures of cherry blossoms.

my latest flower arranging.....love the class