I am still here

Apparently, year two in a new school is easier! I am still waiting for this to be apparent, but at least I know what is coming up and I am enjoying it all.

Apart from school there have been quite a few fun/exciting things happening:

I have had visits from friends, Phil and Vicki, Meredith S and Sally and Nic. It has been great showing them around and discovering new places as well.
   

With the Grade 9's, I have climbed Mt Fuji and had a photo shoot in a kimono.

Been to a couple of great stage productions.

Been to the beach for a weekend.

Bought a new bike and enjoyed a couple of rides around town.

                             

Spent at evening at the US Embassy hanging out with the Heads of NASA and a couple of astronauts

Visited Thailand, for a couple of days on the beach and then attended the EARCOS leadership conference in Bangkok, where I gave a presentation.

 

 

And, of course, eaten some amazing meals!

As the leaves and the snow on the mountains begins to fall, there are 4 weeks until our Winter Break but the first week will involve me leading a group of 13 Grade 9 students and 4 other adults on a trip to Cambodia, to visit the school that Nishimachi has been supporting for the last 16 years. So, at the moment it is non-stop planning.