...twice.
I've bidden farewell to Tokyo
(what's that? A statue of liberty? Why...yes it is.)
Felt small under the big Buddha with Lisa at Kamakura
Stood at a World Heritage Site with Mika in Nara
Stopped in Kyoto to see the largest Pagoda in Japan with Yuki
Said my goodbyes to everyone in Okazaki, even at my favorite restaurant
And, in between, taught some little ones at a nearby Preschool
And now, I have only to spend the next 24 hours saying goodbye to my love, who I won't see for over two months...
I am exhausted but I feel content. I am sad to leave this place but happy that I was able to see everyone and go everywhere that I needed to before heading home.
This year wasn't anything like what I had imagined. It was a LOT harder than I expected (no one expects a Spanish inqui-er, kidney stone). But I had experiences and developed friendships that made every difficult day worth it. I would do it again. A hundred times over. This place will always always be in my heart....but..it's time for me to come home now.
忘れられない。。。
