November 9, 2006

Today was supposed to be a down day because this weekend will be wild and busy. First Jana suggested that I call Ernie. I told her that I have a calling card with a 1-800 number. She said that they get charged for that so JUST CALL HIM. I know both Ernie and I appreciated being able to talk. Thank you, Jana.

We girls all went for a really long walk today. (About 6 miles). We went to a wonderful park to have lunch. Then to a store that is like Home Depot to see what the Japanese have available for appliances and furniture. They had a NO CAMERA sign but Jana dared to take pictures so we could show all of you what the Japanese can buy. The most interesting was the ovens which are so tiny. We also took a picture of a Japanese table. You need to sit on your knees to fit at this table. We sat this way at lunch the other day.

On our way home we saw a housing development that was beautiful. We peeked in the windows. These homes were huge for Japanese standards. About 1800 Sq Ft and the cost about $239,000. There were no yards.

Another picture especially for Kaija who wants to see strange things about Japan. Today on our walk we saw a Praying Mantis. I have never seen one but we had a book in Reading Recovery that featured a Praying Mantis. I knew immediately what it was.
It turned out to be an exhausting day.