Under the sky (31/10/2016)

Now I'm laying down on the grass. It is because the whether is beautiful today. At first, we were talking at a cafe where we visited at first time but it closed earlier than we had expected. Therefore we had to move to another place.  Eventually we chose this park located near Museum station. Two of my friends are talking under sunshine but I don't want to be tanned. That's why I escaped from sunshine and came into shades. I enjoyed meditating but so many flies disturbed my meditation. At the end, I gave up to meditate. But just now, I realised we need such a pastime to be relaxed otherwise we will accumulate our stress and explode someday.

Italian festival (30/10/2016)

Today, Italian festival took place on Norton street. My host mother recommended it to me before that's why I decided to go today. Once I arrived there, I lost my words because it was a huge and exciting festival than I expected. There were a lot of stall which was selling not only Italian food but also Spanish food, Greek food, sweets, crafts, cars and an amusement park!! That was beyond description!! To tell the truth, I wanted to eat everything but I thought I couldn't do that, so I only ate a beef arancini and a pork skin and cheese focaccia. They were super delicious and I was impressed  above all a focaccia which had sanded melted cheese and tasty pork between toasted focaccia with  butter. I'd like to eat again! I wish it would hold every weekend!!

Zombie Walk (29/10/2016)

Today, Zombie Walk, which people disguised zombies and walk along Pitt street, was held! I wish I could. I've just looked them on Pitt street's pedestrian road this time. It started from 4 pm so I stranded by the street 10 minutes prior to begin. Nevertheless it was 10 minutes earlier, there were already a lot of people who was positioning to take zombies pictures. Fortunately, I found my small space which is in front of Oliver Brown Coffee on the Pitt street. After waiting for approximately 10 minutes, they were coming!! They walked as if they were real zombies. I was excited when I saw first group of zombies. They sometimes scared to observer at the side of the street. Therefore, I've never been bored, even it has been continued for 30 minutes. I kept taking photos during the event. Some zombies  stopped  and did good poses to be taken pictures by me. Zombies were really kind!! Anyway, I really admired them because of their disguising quality!!!

Strolling in Sydney

My second day in Australia, I wondered in city. I've  already  decided the route I wanted to go because I've gotten some information from my cosine who had lived here for a year. First of all, I've been to the opera house by light rail and train. It was easy to transfer than I thought. As soon as I took a photo of it, I headed to the market on  the Rocks. But I couldn't get there because I misunderstood about instructions of the map. However, it was not big deal. Then I walked along pitt street. Finally, I got Town Hall station. On arriving there, I found the market which named Woolworth. My cousin said this market is cheaper than others. That's why I bought some food which was a bag of bread, a lettuce, a pack of sliced cheese and a packet of ham for next day lunch. After I got back house, my host mother prepared me dinner. We ate it together and had a chat.

Discovered around the city

 After we finished eating our lunch, my host mother showed me  around the city. Before we went outside, she taught me how to use an opalcard and the stations which I was supposed to use. But I almost couldn't understand. She was so kind and kept on explaining at that time until I caught on. After she  explained that, we went outside and she revised her explanation again. At first, we made sure of the way to get to Langports. And then, we went back to our town and she showed me where the grocery store and nice cafes were and so on. She is a really thoughtful person. While we spending time together, I couldn't reply to her story, but she talked to me all the time. I hope my speaking skill will improve so I can have a good conversation with my host mother.

First day with my host mother

 I drunk  some water as soon as I arrived at my host family's house. And then after that I calmed down, I unpacked my bags . While I was unpacking, Schoo who is the cat was staring at me. He is really timid. And that's why he observed my performance. After I finished putting my things away, my host mother and I made 2 whole pizzas for our lunch. I chopped onions, salamis, sausages and  tomatoes. I also spread tomato sauce on the dough. Then I topped the pizzas with vegetables and meets. Finally we put them in the oven and waited for 20 minutes, we dug into them, as we were both very hungry. They were very tasty and we ate a lot.

Meet new family 2

We head over to my host family's apartment by car. The whether was beautiful and the driver who took  me to the apartment said that it was raining heavily until yesterday but today was nice and sunny. My feelings tend to be affected by the whether so it was good for me. While I was in a car, we never talked to each other because I was too nervous to meet my host family. He knew my feelings and he encouraged me on the way there. Finally, I got to the apartment and met my family, who are Keri and Schoo which is a cat. Schoo named after schooner beer because his colour is a beautiful beer colour. We greeted each other and we started to have a friendly chat. I'm really glad that my family are very kind.

Meet my new family 1

 After exiting the gate at the airport, I was supposed to meet a driver who would drive me to my host family's house. Although I couldn't find them when I was first arrived, so I decided to go to  vodaphone to activete my iPhone at the airport . It took longer than I have expected. Surprisingly, I deceived that I was ripped off because I had been sold a voltage converter for $14 at the airport, but at the supermarket, it is sold for $11. At the time, I was determined not to believe everyone especially salespeople . After I activated my iPhone, I looked for my driver. Finally I could find him. And then, we headed to my host family's house .

Travel to Sydney 3

 Although  chicken wasn't my preference I liked it. It was served a bread roll with butter and a  dessert which was a vanilla mousse with mango sauce  was including into the meal. They tasted good. So I was quite satisfied with them. The couple who were sitting next to me had   had a problem when we got our meals. The problem they had was they couldn't understand English. Therefore  they had no idea how they get their meals when a cabin attendant asked them. I wanted to help them...And I should have done that. but I had hesitatant to speak English because I wasn't  confident . I'm regretted not helping them. that's the something which I can't forget anytime. After a while, a  Japanese clue came to them and solve the problem. For the rest of the  time in the plane, I was watching films to my heart's content. I wish I could drink a glass of wine at that time. It wold make my flight better. when the plane started  landing, we were shaking and stumbling . As for me, I'm scared of flying , so I felt almost dead. But we survived . I passed through customs and immigration with ease, finally I exited the gate and saw so many foreigners and smelled a exotic perfume which I've never encountered before  in Japan. At that time, I recognised I had arrived in Sydney and it was time to start  my new life in this country.

Travel to Sydney 2

 When I got to my seat, a couple of elderly Japases people were already sitting next to my seat. Since  they were siting aisle  side, they stood up and allowed me to get past them. We were talking until the plane took off. I was surprised that a Quantas airline's service, and above all, their meals. They gave me a piece of a menu which they were going to serve me and there were so many options for me to choose. Of course, there were many drinks as well. Although I've flown Lufthansa and Air Canada before , they've never done that. Nevertheless there were some options, that I didn't choose because I couldn't enjoy this choice. For the reason that I didn't use to do that and I was a bit confused. Therefore I just imitated the person who ordered before me. After all, I got to eat chikin. That one was less interesting than sushi and beef. How stupid I was! I was determined when I get on Quantas airline next time to go back to Japan, I'm going to choose sushi.

Travel to Sydney

 After I said goodbye to my friends and family, I checked my baggage in at customs. However, since I was wearing the necklace which my work friend gave me, I was stopped at the metal detector. I haven't had a lot of experiences like that, I was quite nervous and uneasy. After a while, they realised that  I wasn't a threat, so  I was relieved at that time. While I was waiting for boarding to start, I enjoyed looking for a souvenir for my host mother. Although there were plenty of Japanese souvenirs, I didn't buy anything because of their price. They were more expensive than usual. As it was time to start boarding, I made up my mind to leave from Japan. Even though I already yearned for my family, It was my intention to independent from them. I walked  into the air plane , I turned off my phone finally after sending my last message. I was ready to go to Sydney at the moment! I was excited and psyched.

When I departed from Japan

  It was on the 3rd of September 2016 when I departed from Japan to Sydney. My friends, relatives and family were at the airport to send me off. We got together at 6 pm at the airport and enjoyed eating a last meal with me. we ate "Yakiniku" and it was really tasty owing to the fact that I got to eat it  with my lovely friends and family. We chose a special Yakiniku plate which is including three kinds of meat, a cup of rice, a plate of salad and a cup of  miso soup. I was impressed with the variety of meat and the taste of sauce. I'm scared of flying so, I drunk a glass of alcohol which is called Japanese Sake.In fact, I'm especially frightened of when the plane takes off, but  I felt much better than before  because of the Sake. After eating dinner, we said 'goodbye' to each other finally. I really appreciated them coming. That episode has inspired me to study hard.