Aug. 18, Tuesday

The drama classes were presenting their 'final skits' from 8-10am. Char and Jo went to watch and record many of them. We seem to have had a problem in the transfer from camera to laptop, so we've lost some of them. There are copies out there and we hope to find them... no pics today... Rick returned the rental car to Geneva and returned by train in the afternoon. We invited all the staff over to our apartments for an appetizer get-together after school. About 20 staff came through at various points in the afternoon and evening. Had a great time chatting and laughing with them all. Mr. Miyamoto (whose office is on the floor above ours) presented us with a fantastic gift. He is one of Japan's premier calligraphers and he made us a copy of his prize winning (2nd best in all Japan!!) piece. It's a Chinese poem, and he then sang the poem for us. People were here until 10:30. Was a good night!