Posted by: lizzystravels on: June 30, 2009
Yesterday I taught my first class on my own!
I had to drive to Mishima a town about an hour away from Niihama. To get to Mishima, however, one needs to drive through the mountains. I was a little nervous at first, not having much experience mountain driving since Ontario is just so flat, but I [...]
Posted by: lizzystravels on: June 29, 2009
On sunday I went to my first yukata party!
A yukata is a summer kimono made of cotton instead of silk, and people wearing yukatas are a common sight in Japan. Although I have never worn a kimono, I heard a yukata is much more comfortable than a traditional kimono. Nevertheless, I wouldn’t say that the [...]
Posted by: lizzystravels on: June 27, 2009
I have finished my first week in Japan.
I’m not going to lie, it hasn’t been a stroll in the park by any means. It has been somewhat difficult. I mean is not easy to be away from your family and friends in a place where you cannot communicate with others and where everything you do [...]
Posted by: lizzystravels on: June 25, 2009
Today I drove for the first time in Japan.
First it should be mentioned that they drive on the left side of the road! I thought the only countries that drove on the left side of the road were England and Australia. Well… now we can add Japan to that list. So everything is the opposite! [...]
Posted by: lizzystravels on: June 24, 2009
Today I did two new things. I walked from Tricia’s home (one of the teacher’s here) to the school. Granted is only 5 minutes away and really only one turn but still, every little hurdle that I overcome right now seems like a leap. The second thing is way more exciting… I took the train! [...]
Posted by: lizzystravels on: June 24, 2009
I have arrived to Niihama, Japan.
The flight was pretty uneventful. I did however have some luggage issues. My suitcase was way too heavy and I was going to be charged for that. Now I understand that I should have heard those who told me to bring 2 suitcases even if one was almost empty. Thanks [...]
Posted by: lizzystravels on: June 22, 2009
I guess this story really begins with Convocation. On Tuesday June 16th, the Faculty of Music, Trinity College and Innis College students celebrated their Convocation.
I approached my Convocation with mixed feelings. On the one hand is a great opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments, but on the other hand is also a reminder that unless [...]
Posted by: lizzystravels on: June 22, 2009
As I embark on this new adventure to Japan, many of you have asked me to keep in touch and I thought that perhaps this would be the best way to do so.
Here I will be able to keep you up to date. I will be posting photos, news and will write on just about [...]
