Sushi and a Retreat

My first trip to Colorado in May included visiting my aunt and cousins (my uncle was away on business) and attending a retreat for missionaries.  I have attended the retreat before and really appreciated it.  I was glad to have the opportunity of attending a second time!






I introduced my aunt and cousins to sushi and other yummy Japanese foods!

Lobster sushi

Tempura and sushi obento

Yakitori obento

Rice with a fork is faster for this girl!

 Of course, we had ice cream, too!

 

 From Colorado Springs I headed up to Palmer Lake for a week of rest and debriefing.

Transitions can be like that sometimes

Ready for the week

The view out my window

This tree fascinated me.

Train in the middle of America, not for passengers!

Great reminder as I walked!

Evenings included games, ice cream, and fun!

Coco helped me with Bananagrams

She LOVED my shoes!

Game night included updates from the Rangers game by Rhonda

It's cold, but we'll eat frozen yogurt any time!

An amazing group committed to loving Jesus

Encouraging authenticity

Sharing a meal

Fun with Coco!

Sunset from the plane-heading back to SD!

Along the Way, Part 2

As I traveled back to South Dakota, I drove on the Laura Ingalls Historic Highway.  I stopped for the dugout display and at the museum in Walnut Grove, Minnesota.  ミネソタ州からサウスダコタ州に帰った時、大草原の小さな家のローラについて勉強しました。高速道路の名前はローラインガルス記念道路。ローラの博物館にも尋ねました。

First, life in the dugout...

Discovering Laura's life at the museum in Walnut Grove...

God's Word was important to Laura.
ローラに神様の御言葉は大事だった。

The kitchen sink
台所のシンク

Hello?
もしもし。

Laura's desk
ローラの机

I am thankful for modern washing machines!
洗濯機があるこは感謝でしょう！

School time
学校です

Covered Wagon
移動するためのワゴン

Communication System!
昔の電話

Printing Press
昔の印刷機

I suppose every age says this when looking back at times past, but, I am glad to be living in this era.
この時代に生きていることは感謝なことですね。

More Minnesota Fun

While in Minnesota, I got to visit lots of friends, see some sights and have some excellent food!
ミネソタ州にいる間、たくさんの友達を会って、観光スポットに行って、美味しい食事を食べた。

I went to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory with my friend, Diane Tsuchiya.

 

 

 

 

Cindy and I had a delicious salad dinner!

I also got to see another of my college roommates, Tracy.  We had a lovely lunch and time catching up.

Cindy, Linda and I also celebrated Cindy's birthday!

Coco enjoyed the celebrations, too!
ココちゃんもお祝いを楽しんだ！

Along the Way

After returning from Florida, I went back to Minnesota.  As I drove, I kept my camera handy and took pictures of things I don't really see in Japan.
フロリダ州から帰ってきて、ミネソタ州に戻りました。運転しながら、日本で見えないものの写真を撮るために近くにカメラを置きました。

Guest Posting

As I have been traveling the past few weeks, I have not been blogging-on this blog.  I have been invited to write for a friend's blog.  She is blogging through the Bible as her husband preaches through the Bible.  She found that it was a lot for her to do every day so asked some friends to join her on the journey.

So, Thursdays you can find me blogging at: Blogging Through the Bible

The adventures of Flat Coco continue!  I will update soon!