Home Stay Here We Come!

This morning (Saturday) each of us heads off on a home stay, for two days, with a local family. I had the chance to meet my host the other night, and I am looking forward to this opportunity to visit with his family. We will walk around their neighborhood this afternoon and visit the public library; tomorrow we will go to Kyoto or Nara. I will probably not post a blog for several days, but I recommend you take a look at the map of Japan to the right, or check out what time it is here and imagine what I might be up to. Please note that I have activated the "comments" link at the end of each blog, so please let me know your thoughts and comments about anything you have read! While I am a neophyte in Japanese matters, I will certainly attempt to respond if I can to any questions. Meanwhile, be well.