So about a week and a half of seeing our old friends, eating the delicious foods, spending time with family, and enjoying the life in Japan finally came to a close today.
Departure is always a moment of life where sadness and a chunk of disbelief become evident. It’s an uneasy feeling and just to be separated from Emi’s parents who took so much care for us was very undesirable. But, I was glad to have gotten closer to the family and the Fukushima trip which I thought was the most memorable part of the trip. The hot, green teas and manjyus were something I enjoyed a lot (getting older I think). It was best to think more of the fun things we did and return to Hawaii in a sleeping mode. That made it easier I guess.
Prior to our departure, we were able to meet my mom who was on her way back to Guam from the Seoul trip with her brothers. We were very lucky to have met and spent time only about 1 hour before boarding the plane. As the plane took off, it was time to say a sad farewell – Sayonara Japan…
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