Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who is participating in this adventure with me via this blog! Being able to connect to all of you, hear your questions and comments, and know that you are active in expanding your own understanding of another culture makes me proud to be a part of your community. I will continue posting as often as time and internet access allow. Sayonara!

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Tsujiki Fish Market & Presentations



I'm going to keep it brief today since I've been up for about 20 hours after only sleeping for about 4! Today I visited Tokyo's world famous seafood market, and I'm so glad I did. It was organized chaos with people and fish moving in all directions simultaneously. There was such a variety of sea creatures at the beginning of their journey from the sea to dinner plates all over Japan; from tuna and clams to blue fish and eels! After the market I had a nice breakfast on the 40th floor of my hotel, which offered spectacular views of the city. Most of the rest of the day was spent listening to presentations on Japan's educational system, economy, and government. The education one was by far the most interesting. We were on our own for dinner, so three of my fellow travelers and I took to the subway and headed to Shibuya, which is one of Tokyo's busiest districts.

Sayonara.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Mr. Putnam. It's me Lisa Bumpus. How's the food in Japan? Do you like it? Have fun in Japan. Hope you are having a good time. Bye!

Ann Putnam said...

Nice fish pic. Reminds me of a joke.

What did sushi A say to sushi B?

"Wasabi!"

I stole that joke from Mr. Putnam's sister, Amy. She knows lots of jokes.

Sarah wants to know if you're "itching" to be back.

Your students and families are asking many great questions!

Is it nice to be somewhere where no one mistakes you for your brother?

Ann

Anonymous said...

Dear mr putnam,
That is a big fish. Is that a realy fish it looks like a statue.
It looks like a statue because it is kind of black like some modleing clays color is like that.

From
Kelsey

Anonymous said...

Dear Mr. Putnam,

Do they have Halloween in Japan? Well, your trip sounds awesome! I am very happy you are having a good time and seeing cool things.

From,
Teresa

Anonymous said...

Hi Mr. Putnam!

It looks like you're having an awesome time. Your pictures are great. We miss you here at CSDA and things are going well.

Sad news... the Sox lost last night. BUMMER!!! There's always the Patriots. Any baseball going on over there?

Hope things are well. Take lots of pictures.
Miss Norris :)

Anonymous said...

Hello Mr. Putnam,
Everything is going well here. Things are settling in and I am getting to know your students. You have a wonderful class. We are all looking forward to hearing about your trip. Hope you are learning lots. Have fun.
From Mrs. Veilleux