Hello

Been a while!  Just so busy the past few months!  When I had time to update I had no
energy!
So a quick review.
Christopher graduated from college.  He is still looking for work.  He has been to
a number of interviews but it is the same problem.  Everybody wants someone with
experience, but how to get experience if nobody hires him!
Hannah graduated from junior high school and managed to get into high school.
So far she is doing okay!  She is attending a commercial high school so besides the
basic subjects she is learning bookkeeping and business studies.
The other week she had a 3 day camp.  I think the purpose is to give the kids chance
to get one another in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Christopher and Hannah graduated on the same day!

Hannah saying goodbye to her homeroom teacher.

After graduation Christopher and I had a few days trip to Kyoto.  The original plan was for Hannah to go but the high school she was trying for had the test results and uniform fitting and ordering the same time.  It was not optional, if she didn't attend she would loose her place.  I think things worked out well, once Christopher joins the work force he won't have many holidays, except the public holidays, which are crazy here!  The main tourist spots are very busy at those times.  Just trying to get to a toilet can mean an half hour wait!

We went by Shinkansen, the bullet train to Kyoto!  Very nice ride, smooth and rather quiet!
We spent 4 days there, but there is so much to see that I would love to go again!

On the bullet train

The Golden Temple

The Phoenix on top of the temple

Pagoda

View from Kyoto Tower

This trip should of been for Hannah so I had tickets to watch "The Phantom of the Opera".  We watched it.  The performance was really good.  I 'm sorry that Hannah missed out on it!

When I got back we spent time preparing for Hannah to start high school. So many forms and visits to banks and the city hall.  Plus buying uniform, shoes and textbooks!

There is a lot more to write and I hope I can update more often!