More tanoshii experiences, almost owari

My amazing time in Japan is ending quickly, but this trip has been full of so many memorable experiences! Here's a few more highlights that you can expect me to describe in more detail in the near future:

• I got to ride bicycles with Matt to his city garden plot, which was so much fun! It felt very Japanese to ride bikes along the streets and past other pedestrians.
• Kumiko's parents prepared the most amazing meal ever created, and it was wonderful to practice my Japanese and enjoy the food (as well as the beer, sake, and whiskey!).
• Visiting Nara was incredible, not only for the Daibutsu (Giant Buddha), but also for the wild deer wandering among the tourists!
• Last night was a dream come true, singing karaoke with lots of Kumiko's wonderful friends. Speaking Japanese with them was so encouraging, too!