Last week I took the mandatory driving class here on base for all new arrivals. It was an informative class where they went over road signs and driving rules. We spent the day learning all about driving in Japan...without actually ever having driven.
On Thursday....OUR STUFF WAS DELIVERED!!!! Everything from furniture to plates and pots and pans! I was there for 12 hours 7-7 and I was able to do a ton of unpacking. Not even close to being done at all...but it's a start! I'm not living there yet because I don't have my car or my driver's license...details, details.
I'm currently in a week long class called AOB/ICR. AOB stands for something about procedures "On Base"...the ICR (which starts tomorrow) is Intercultural Relations and it's 4 days of getting used to living in Japan. We'll learn a few words to help us get around, maps of the surrounding area and the train system. We have a "fieldtrip" at the end of the week where we take a train as a class, and we have to find our way around without help. I plan on cheating... :)
Anywho...last Friday was also my "Hail" which is a dinner with the other squadron wives. We went to a place called Hama Fu-Fu which is a Shabu Shabu restaurant where you cook your own food. It was all you can eat and AMAZINGLY good. I LOVED IT! I can't wait to take Nick there when he gets back...totally right up his alley.
I had also gotten a call on Friday afternoon that there was one spot open for the Mt. Fuji climb on Saturday morning. I had been #9 on the waiting list so I thought my chances were slim, but I totally lucked out! It was AWESOME. Soooooo ridiculously hard, but such a great experience. There is an old saying "He who climbs Mt. Fuji once is a brave soul. He who climbs Mt. Fuji twice is a fool." Needless to say...once is enough for me. The climb to the summit was 12, 395ft and 6 hours. The descent was 3.5 hours and WAY more painful than the climb up. It. was. torture. There is a rumor here that says if you don't climb Mt. Fuji while you're stationed here...you are destined to return...so you better believe I got that check in the block! :)
I'm attaching the link to the album which will show you all of our Mt. Fuji pictures. I climbed w/ my friend Ashley who I'm staying with. Her husband was also in 213 (the Blacklions) when Nick was in it as well. Overall, a great day and an amazing experience. I hope you enjoy the pictures!
I of course, still miss everyone SO much! I'm having a great time so far learning my way around and trying different foods.
I love you all very much!
Love,
Janelle
Mt. Fuji Climb Pictures - http://gallery.me.com/nickjanellehampton#100131
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