Japan

That means where is it and we:ve been using that term more than any other words. Japanese are required to take English in grade school and college. In grade school you must speak English but in college you only write and read it. A lot of younger people can communicate with us a tiny bit but its better if you can write words down on paper. I:m so impressed at how many people can understand a few words... store, food, train, etc. They have a very hard time talking to you and most can:t help because they don:t know exactly what you want from them.

We travelled by bullet train at over 200mph at some times. We went to Hiroshima, Kyoto, Tokyo and Kobe. Tuesday night we slept on the ship but Wed and Thurs we stayed in Tokyo. Last night we stayed on the ship again... today we did some shopping and now here I am in an internet cafe. I will have a full update as soon as possible... until then, I:ll be on my way to China tonight and will be arriving on Tuesday. We:ll be in China for 3-4 days and then Hong Kong for 1.5! I:m SO excited Miss everyone!