After another late night with my host family it was time for our third day at Gojo High School. Today I had classes, such as home economics (which is different because we don`t do it at Girton); English which is always fun helping out with the other students and double Japanese, which is Gojos version of our English class.
The classes that I had were fun today but every subject in my class is fun because our class is meant to be the most `genki` (active) in the year level. After these four classes it was time for lunch. Every day for lunch our host mothers have packed `obentoos` (lunch boxes) with such things as rice, meat and noodles.
After lunch the Girton students went to the music room to practice our item for the farewell assembly. We did this while the Gojo students chose subjects for next year. After perfecting our dance movements and music, we went to the tea ceremony club. We had to kneel on tatami mats and then we were served with sweets and green tea. All in a traditional manner. While some people liked it straight away, for others it may be more of an acquired taste. When the ceremony was over, it was home time yet again.
Tonight my host family and I drove to nearby Osaka and drove up a mountain, recognised for having one of the best night views in Japan. I thought it was a better view than Tokyo Tower. We headed home and I was asked if I was hungry. I knew if I said yes, I would end up with a mountain of food in front of me. But I also knew if I said no, I would also end up with a mountain of food infront of me. So I said yes.
Sure enough, we pulled into the nearest McDonalds and bought tea there. Maccas was a night treat, as it was different to the food of the past twelve days.
Today was one of the more relaxing days of the trip and I really enjoyed it. I am sure everyone else did as well.
By: Josh Reed
Pictures to come
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