China Experience: Tokyo

A close family friend of Pete's, Fernando, asked us to visit him in Tokyo. Of course, we took him up on the offer. Our stay with his family was filled with fun times. We toured together, enjoyed family prayers and home evening with them too. It was fun to get to know his growing family and we are grateful for their kindness to us during our stay with them. Here's some highlights of the trip.

Pete couldn't wait for tempura and it was our first meal together

The presentation was beautiful and it tasted yummy

Hatchi is a famous dog. A movie was made about the loyal pet. The statue is in one of the main streets of Tokyo

A busy intersection in Tokyo

Everywhere the flowers were in bloom

This is Fernando's home

Carrier took us touring to all the famous streets in Tokyo

Erika was our travel companion. She is Fernando and Carrie's youngest and not yet in school. She really knew her way around the area and loved directing us home.

The entrance to a famous Buddhist temple

Just like in China, the people liked to have their picture taken with Pete

a view of the city from the train

Carrie's friend arranged for us to experience planting rice

All the little children participated. Pete and I helped wash the muddy feet when they came out of field.

We climbed a few mountains and saw the views from the top

It took us 2,000 or more steps up stairs to reach the famous Buddha

Beautiful flowers in pots outside the homes near Carrie and Fernando's place

Great views from the mountain top

the big Buddha

Near Fernando's home was a beautiful mansion of General Macarthur. This is where he lived when the US occupied Japanese territory. It's now a lovely park and the home is free to tour.

The wood inside the home was nice.

We took a rest the house was big and we were tired.

Outside view of the mansion

Another rest on a bench and a good place for a picture. The temperatures were hot and humid in Tokyo.

Other homes near Fernando's place.

We rode the train several times. It was clean and fast. The people aboard were polite and didn't speak. It was very quiet inside--much different than China.