Community Cheer

Saturday we left our Sports Day rehearsal early to attend a welcome party hosted by the members of the local Community Centre. It was a chance for the new American ALTs to introduce themselves, but we also joined in on the festivities. And there were some!

First we were treated to an operatic performance.

She sang in Japanese, German and English

Her finale was Amazing Grace

And then for an impromptu Samba jam led by one of Kobe's finest teachers.

Getting rhythm - woo, woo!

And finally, we all dressed in kimonos for a fashion parade.

We chose kimonos and lovely ladies dressed us


Here's me from behind ...


... and my speccy obi close up

me and Jody ...


... and me and Chris


On parade - how embarrassment!

All in a day's work, really.

Until then,
Monica