There is seriously never a dull moment with these two great women! I spent the ride to and from the BBQ completely amused by their banter on everything from the right road to take, to prices of things these days, and how wonderful the weather turned out to be. . .  

Moe-chan!! My little host sister trying her luck at fishing in the small creek near our BBQ spot.  

"Rice balls anyone?" Me and the ladies forming the rice into triangular balls for our church BBQ lunch last Sunday. (Apparently I was the only one who couldn't take the heat of the steaming hot rice. . . :-s) 

Didn't think this would be the first picture I'd be posting (me in a canoe in Japan), but I'm so glad it is. . . Welcome to my online photo album everyone!