One of the more unique things about being a military family is the influx of people at certain times and the sad times when friends leave for their next duty station when you aren't quite ready for them to go (or you're the ones leaving...and you aren't quite ready to go either). This past weekend eight of us went out to say "good bye" to our friend Tori. It was my first time in Yokohama (which as you can tell from the title, is the 2nd largest city in Japan). We started with a dinner and drinks boat cruise from 6-8pm. Then we headed to the amusement park nearby called the Wonder Amuse Zone (we called that Engrish) and rode the Vanishing Roller Coaster (it was 700 yen or about 10USD for about 30 seconds of riding). Fun though! Afterwards we headed to a bar area called Red Brick Warehouse and went to Beer Next. We had snacks and a few drinks and decided to head back on the train to Zama (it's about a 40 minute trip w/ a few transfers). When we got back to Zama, one of the girls had a "great" idea to head to a karaoke bar called All Bar for some late night karaoke. Here, in karaoke bars, you get a private room and you pay by the hour. 1000 yen (or about $14USD) and it's all you can drink for the time you are there...singing. We were there for two hours...and believe it or not...I didn't even drink. I was so tired! Thankfully, it is very much walking distance to our house. My friend Jen (who lives across the street from us) and I walked home. It was a great time and I got a "frequent singer card" at the karaoke place so I'll get 5% off every time I go! :) Very exciting! Here are some pictures from our night out! Click here ------> Yokohama Pictures for Tori's Farewell
We've hit the 6 week countdown!!!!!!!!! I'm beyond excited to show off our house to Nick. The last time he saw it, it had temporary furniture and nothing of our own. :) We're planning a BIG trip to Thailand for when he gets home. We're both really excited about that!
I love you and miss you all very much.
Love,
Janelle
Konnichiwa, Jannel-san! I found you!!! You were in my home town! When you go back there next time, you have to call Megumi to show you around.
ReplyDeleteAlso, go to Ijin-jaya, a coffee shop, by one of the China town gate near the baseball stadium and tell my cousin "hi" for me.