Managed to capture only the bow of the ship
The ferry arrived at 7a.m. and that was the point Mrs Nishiyam handed the delegates to another Children's Association colleague, Mr Hiyami, who will accompany the delegates to Awaji Island. Entering Kobe, the delegates headed to a local cafe (Royal Host) for some American breakfast and they ordered what they like.
They even had a free toy with the breakfast; it was indeed a happy meal minus the golden arc
Breakfast was served and see how happy the delegates looked.
The delegates then had an hour of shopping around the Kobe and they had the chance to experience a different kind of shopping experience in Kobe as the Japanese are so polite and gracious to everyone they see.
Everyone's favourite - Daiso - Everything for ¥105
Soon, it was lunch again and this time, everyone had either Udon or Ramen... ...
Happily slurping away
Finally, arriving in Awaji Island, the place for the homestay programme. The delegates started with meeting the pupils from Ei Primary.
Alicia and Justin giving the welcome speech and Mr Masahiro doing the translating
Group photo with the pupils of Ei Elementary and yes, that is everyone
The delegates were brought to a fragrant incense making factory where they made their very own incense.
Mr Hiyami assisting the boys
Everyone was very serious at work making sure they produced the best incense ever. Awaji is one of the main supplier for fragrant incense in Japan.
Sarah showing what her finished product looks like in a packaging. It will be ready to be used in 4 days.
Children in Japan has a very important status and thus, this homestay programme had the attention of the Mayor of Awaji City, Mr Kado, who met up with the delegates and welcomed them.
Group photo with Mr Kado in the front row (3rd from the right), Mr Takahashi (1st from the right) and Mr Hiyami (beside Mdm Maria)
The moment to meet the Host family finally arrived and below are the happy faces of the delegates and the host families.
All the delegates are in safe hands tonight as they will be sleeping comfortably in the homes of the friendly hosts. The delegates would like to sincerely thank the Children's Associate of the Hyogo Prefecture for making the arrangement and looking into every single details. This homestay programme is made possible only with dedicated people like them.
Hello
ReplyDeleteThank you for the photos. Was a feast to the eyes :)
Keon, send our regards to your host family.
Thank you.
Shum family :)
Hello Parents of Keon
ReplyDeleteWe will pass the message to him. We will also post Keon's message to you once we meet up with him for Dragnet Fishing later.
Regards
Mr Loh
Hello!
ReplyDeleteThank you a lot for taking so good care of all the children, they look so happy!
Min Chih, we all miss you! Send our regards to your host family! 我們愛妳！
Thanks again for giving them such a special memory!
The Lan family
God bless you!
Mr Loh, thank you for updating the website with so many photos. So we know our children are happily emmersed in the programme.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy yourselves, all delegates. Bring back wonderful memories that you will not forget !
Sylvia (Nicholas Mum)
Thank you Mr Loh and teachers for the beautiful pictures and informative updates.
ReplyDeleteHi Justin, glad to see all of you are having fun and thank your host family for their hospitality on our behalf. Do take care. We love you!
Love,
Daddy, Mummy, Ben, Thad and Eug
Hi Mr Loh,
ReplyDeleteThis is a special thank you for taking up your time to upload so many wonderful photoes.
Best regards.
Zhang Qian
Dearest Celina,
I trust you have an enjoyable time from your lovely smiling face.
I saw your host family. A love mother with kindly face and a shy boy. Please give our best regards to your host family.
I am sure you can take good care of yourself. Please enjoy the Japanese Learning Journeys.
I love you.
Mum
Thank you Mr Loh and Mdm Wong for all the wonderful pictures and updates. Glad to see you all having a whale of a time.
ReplyDeleteHi Muhsin, enjoy yourself during the trip and pass our regards and thanks to the host family for their hospitality.
Pls call or sms if possible.
With lots of Love,
Mom & Dad,
Dear Parents
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and following the blog. It is our pleasure to provide updates to keep you informed of your children's wel-being.
More updates tomorrow as today is Host Family Programme day which the delegates will be out with their individual host.
We will pass all messages to all your children when we meet them.
Regards
Mr Loh
Dear Christophe,
ReplyDeleteYour dad has given me this url just to let me know how you are doing in Japan. It´s nice to see you again but this time you are really taller than I expected though I have not seen you for a long time while in Germany. It is good for you to get to know Japanese culture and the Japanese people you meet.
Please take care and enjoy your days with your host family..:)
I miss you,
Auntie Ann
I know it's not easy to work when there's fun, hence, thanks Mr Loh for the daily updates.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the kids will be coming back with lots of treasured memories and experiences.
When there's chance, please say "HI" to Maxine for us. Also, for her to convey my thanks to her host.
Cheers,
Patricia and Preston ( Maxine mum and brother respectively )