Wednesday, 24 August 2011

we're here pt 2

after a 1 hour round trip, and several more toilet stops, we headed back down the mountain to the environmental sciences building. After a bushwalk looking at some of fuji-san's flora and fauna, we watched a 35 minute video on mt fuji... during which half of us, including yours truly, fell asleep!

That concluded a long but thoroughly enjoyable day. Tomorrow we are expecting rain so there has been a change of schedule. We will be visiting the glass factory before heading to the petrified forest and bat cave.

Just to put a few minds at ease, a lot of the kids have been having issues with calling cards. Most will have tried to email parents if they have been unable to get through by phone, we will continue to try and work through this. All the kids are in good spirits. We have been experiencing the odd technical difficulty, so if we can't get any photo's attached to this blog, I will try and email some photo's through.

Have a good evening,
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10 comments:

  1. Kaz, Mike and Quinn24 August 2011 at 13:10

    Hi there

    Glad you had a great first day. Can't wait to see the photo's. We got an email from Indie. had wondered why she hadn't called. I did have a call and an email from TIS asking why India wasn't at school yesterday! Have a great day today and I hope the rain clears.

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  2. Kaz, Mike and Quinn24 August 2011 at 13:15

    Quinn wanted to remind India to look out for Batman in the Bat Hole and take a photo please ;-)

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  3. Anonymous24 August 2011 at 15:21

    Good to know you are all alive and well. In case you were having laugh at our expense about the warmer climate you have gone to, we are having a beautiful summery day here.

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  4. Olivia's Mum24 August 2011 at 20:48

    We have also had a couple of emails from Olivia saying that her phone card wasn't working. Glad to know that it isn't just user error. Sounds like everyone is having a great time and the Aquarius drink is the new must have.

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  5. Anonymous24 August 2011 at 21:28

    Good to hear you're all enjoying the humidity! I don't miss that part about Japan! Pocari sweat - interesting name, but such a great drink!

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  6. Mr O'C24 August 2011 at 22:38

    Feeling incredibly jealous back here in nz.

    Shannon got hold of her mum yesterday on the phone. Surprised her vomit on the bus didn't make the highlights package.

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  7. Martin Smith24 August 2011 at 23:09

    Have a great time everyone - sounds like you all are so far despite the tiring first day - what a wonderful experience. Meantime we are organising the nice Sping weather for your return. Best Regards Martin Smith (Anna's dad)

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  8. Tayla's mum25 August 2011 at 01:38

    Tayla called last night and couldn't stop talking about the trip - she's loving every minute. Sad to hear that the kids are having problems with their phone card. I hope there is a quick fix to this problem. Very thankful to the family that she is staying with and allowing her to use their phone. Hope you have good day tomorrow. Look forward to viewing the photo's.

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  9. Anonymous25 August 2011 at 02:09

    What a great start to the trip! Room 2 is missing Fern - but I'm sure she'll be pleased to know that we got into the Hoop-Ball semis.

    Tanoshii ichi-nichi o sugosu - have a fun day! (Thanks Google translate).

    Stay safe everyone

    Miss King :)

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  10. Tom and Jen25 August 2011 at 02:36

    We heard from Harry tonight who said he is doing great and having a fantastic time. He was mighty impressed with the all you can eat sushi bar they went to! Enjoy tomorrow

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