You know the saying 6 degrees of separation? Well, change the 6 to a 7 and degrees to years; 7 Years of separation. That's how long it's been since I lived in Japan and it's also how long I haven't seen my friends Wakana (wa-ka-na) and Hana (ha-na) for too. On Sunday the 5th of Decemeber My family and I went to Moriya (mo-ri-ya), just outside of Tokyo, to visit our friends who we hadn't seen for a little over 7 years. We were picked up at Moriya station by Takashi (ta-ka-she) who then drove us to his family's home. When we got out of the car one of mum's friends Yukari (you-car-ree) ran out of the house and hug her and then mum's other friend, Yasuko (ya-sue-ko) ran out out of the house and hugged her aswell. We walked into the house and had all our re-introductions. My brother ran off with his friends Alan and Taiga (tiger). They were just babies (about 2) when we were here last time. They went to the park to play soccer. The .Takashi took us on a tour of the house. After the tour we (except the three boys) sat down to have lunch. My two favourite parts of lunch we the takoyaki (ta-ko-ya-ki), deep-fried octopus in batter, and the chocolate mousse. Then everyone went to the park to play soccer. The girls (including me) went back to the house and caught up. Everyone else came home and the kids went upstairs to play and the adults talked downstairs. When it came time to go I didn't want to. I can't wait to do it again.
That's all for now,
Chloe.
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| Us making Takoyaki |
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| More takoyaki |
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| The finished takoyaki |
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| From the left: Standing: Takahashi, Kazu, Yasuko (in front of Yasuko, Natsuki), Yukari, my Mum, Gillian and my Dad, James. Sitting on the couch: My brother, Kieran, Taiga, Alan, Me, Hana and Wakana. |
That's so cool Chloe! Did you remember each other or was it more like meeting someone new? It would have been even more unlikely for Kieran to remember much. The fried octopus balls look absolutely excellent (that sounded kinda wrong and makes me wonder about octopus anatomy)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful day! Zoe
ReplyDeleteThat sounds wonderful! I love the pix especially the one of you and your Japanese friends. It must have been a gret day. There is severe flooding at Gundagai but we are in Melbourne. Sp we ain't wet at all. Finn is a good noisy boy and Ava is very cute indeed. The other day when we were "in town" with Ava in a pram, ayoung woman looked at her and sdaid "What a beautiful baby! I'd gpo home and have a coiuple my self if I thought they could be like her."
ReplyDeletehey chloe!!!! i miss you and that day sounds like a great day!!!! ILY EMILY!! XOXOXO
ReplyDeletehi chloe it seem that you are having a wonderful time in japan you still look the same way i said good bye miss you
ReplyDeleteChloe i miss you soooo much cant wait to see you again!!! soz i havent been able to contact you my comments havent been sending. the slumber party sounds awsom AHHHH I cant wait to see you again i wish i was able to come over ant see you to with em but sadly I cant. Get home soon I miss you soooooooooooooooooo much. ILY ILY ILY
ReplyDeleteI have only just caught up with your blog Chloe. Your day in Moriya sounds wonderful. I am so glad you caught up with your friends again. They will be friends for life now I'll bet.
ReplyDeleteThe food looked very inviting. How did Dan know it was Octopus? I am looking forward to you giving us a demonstration and taste when you get home. Love from your Grandmother Colleen, who also misses you!