Saturday, June 29, 2013

First day in Kyoto

First day in Kyoto. We visited Kiyomizu Temple. 

We had a beautiful visit io the Peace Memorial Park, Sadako Monument and Peace Museum in Hiroshima this morning.  Here we are delivering the cranes made by Wilby HS students and Maloney alumni.





We are in Kyoto!

We arrived Kyoto safely. It's so hot!!
Folding cranes, ready to go see the Sadako Monument in Hiroshima.

Breakfast in Hiroshima



It was great one with great view!

Friday, June 28, 2013

Day 1 in Hiroshima!

After a flight from Tokyo to Hiroshima, we headed to Miyajima Island by bus and then ferry.  There is a beautiful shrine on the island and lots of deer to see!


Breakfast at Tokyo Hotel!





Arrived!

Everybody has arrived safely! Now we are all in our rooms. 6 more hours to get onto another flight to Hiroshima. I hope everybody can get some rest. Oyasuminasai!

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Ready to Go!!

We are at the airport. The plane is delayed but we think we are leaving soon.  Some of thr kids have already been speaking Japanese and making new friends!

Before taking off

Here are Amanda and Zachary before the flight taking off...

It's time to leave!

 
 
 
 
 
The group left from Maloney to JFK Airport. They are going to catch a flight to Haneda/Tokyo Airport. Kazumi-Sensei is waiting for them in Tokyo now!

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

One more day!

We leave tomorrow!  Are your bags packed?  Don't forget your passports!  What is the first thing you want to eat in Japan?  Jessica-sensei wants to have Meiji Almond chocolates!