Happy Easter!

The closest thing I got to Easter this year was during the scype conversation with my family they held up an Easter basket and talked of the turkey, potatoes, gravy and pie they had just eaten. I was jealous a tad however still enjoyed the easy over eggs I was eating instead, by myself! It was a good weekend though, so I have no complaints. What I love so much about my Japan experience is all the things I plan end up being different than I expect, and when I don't plan anything something neat usually happens spur of the moment anyways! The friday night potluck at Rebecca's turned out great! So many delicious food, my favorite was the brushetta and bread, a flavour I have not enjoyed in a long time!

I was forturnate to spend Saturday afternoon with a student of mine, who was really excited to show me new Japanese culture around Nagai. We ate freshly made soba noodles, mochi and explored many different areas. I've included a few pictures of the afternoon! Sunday was a real treat! To my suprise Rebecca had been invited to go climbing at "the rocky place outside" by a Japanese climbing friend. I was lucky enough to go with her and Honda-san! At first I was a bit nervous but by my fourth climb and last I had more confidence and did a lot better! Monday I spoke to the family on scype after they had eaten their Easter dinner then off I went for an afternoon of spring riding. The snow was real slushy but still fun. We even built our own little kicker and did jumps off that. It didn't last long, but I was able to try a few jumps and do my first 180! I am exhausted after that weekend and do not really feel like working tomorrow!