Whew! It was a long day of travel, but I've made it to my first stop, San Francisco. I woke up Sunday morning at about 3:30AM (after about 3 hours of sleep) to make it to the airport for my flight. Once we arrived in SF, we were met at the airport by JFMF representatives, and I finally was able to meet many of my fellow travelers.
At orientation in the afternoon we were given an overview of what to expect in Japan, and heard from some past participants in the program. We were also informed that we are the last group being supported by this program; the Japanese government who have so generously funded it for the past 12 years, can no longer afford to do so. The program was supposed to last only 5 years, and this will be its 12th. Knowing that I will be part of the last group saddens me, as I know so many who would gain from an experience like this, and now will not be able to.
At the conclusion of orientation, we boarded buses for the Consul General's house for a reception and dinner. Oh my, the food was amazing, and the house was absolutely breathtaking! Marble floors, patio looking our over the bay towards Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge... Wow!
Time to get packed up and head to the airport. Next stop Tokyo!
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Hey Mr.putam you must be excited!!!
thats so cool!!!
-kirsten hopgood
Hey Brother
Say hi to San Francisco for me! Can't wait to read more about Japan. I'm so proud of you!
Ames
How does it look in Japan!??!!?? Can you see any beautiful views!?!!
HAVE FUN!
Dear Mr.Putnam what do they do for fun in Japan.
Dear Mr.Putnam
You must be sad that you are the last group going. But still you must be pretty lucky to be in the group. Soak in the stuff you did at Japan for some stories.
Dear Mr. Putnam,
You most be exusted. I know my father is always when he goes.Hopefully you flight was great and not too exsusting. Where in Japan are you going first? Are you having a good time? Have you meet anyone you get along with? Do you miss sending me to the end of the line? I know i miss being sent to the end of the line. Was it a good day in San Francisco? Did you know the atomic bome landed in Hiroshima? (just joking)Can't wait to hear more about Japan!
From, Nicola (your student)
Dear Mr. Putnam,
Was your plane ride exsusting??
Is Japan beautiful? Everything here at school is going great! We all miss you.
Bye!
From,
Erin Casey
Konnichiwa Mr. Putnam,
How is the Japanese family you are staying with? See you in three weeks!!
Bye! From,
Erin Casey
Why is San Francisco & sad news in sad news? From Jim
Dear Mr Putnam
I cant weight to hear more aboutyour trip when you come back.
what kind of food are you eating?
Is there lots of fish and rice? best of luck:-) I miss you.:-(
from Kelsey :-)
Hello Mr. Putnam-Consensus is you're missed! Sounds like you are having the time of your life. We all miss seeing you at school.
Mrs. Lindsay
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