Hey there! This will be my last post most likely for the next two or three days. We have our homestay tonight and then a special visit to a ryokan which is a Japanese Inn, almost like a spa from what I've been told. More info coming!
Anyhowwwwwww...Friday we met with four mothers from the local elementary school PTA for a Q&A session which was actually quite interesting. We also visited a _________ factory where they make traditional Japanese floors. The man and his sons actually made several of these "mats" while we were there. The mats are made out of rice straw and a giant sewing machine is used to sew different fabrics along the edges.
Later, we went to the Tohoku Electric Power Cos's Haramachi thermal power plant for a tour. It sits right on the Pacific Ocean first for the convenience of coal import and secondly to acquire the water they use to make steam to power the turbines which create the electricity....I hope I got that right? Maybe my Dad will correct that one? hehe
Finally, we visited a chorus competition for the junior high school we visited earlier in the week. It was great to see the kids again, and they were quite surprised!
4 comments:
You're pretty close on the power plant. They use the water from the ocean to cool the turbines.The steam is produced in boilers from the coal being burned and sent to the turbines which make them turn to produce electricity in the generators.
Over 50 years ago, my 3rd grade teacher went to Brittany,France and we learned about Europe from her discussions. The fact that I still remember this tells me your students will never forget this.
You're mother is right, we are all living vicariously through your journey.
You've come a long way from getting your head stuck in the monkey bars when you were five. Great stuff!!
Love, Dad
Heather, I just wanted to tell you that we miss you here! I go by your room and no it's no imaculate like the places you have seen in Japan. I can't believe how clean you say it is. Tells you a lot about why the Japanese people are so healthy. Not only that, they are really smart! Enjoy the days you have there! Your father is right, your students will never forget this journey you went on.
Ms. Mitchell's class: I have misspelled one word on purpose. I am curious to see if you noticed which word it is.
Thanks, Dad and nice monkey bar comment!
Hmmmm...Denise, I see immaculate misspelled but think not is too? LOL...see you guys soon.
I will put one more blog up tonight. We didn't have access to internet over the weekend and have been so busy in Tokyo since we've been back! Tomorrow is an airport day so it's almost over! :0(
Heather
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