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Ali- Disney and Summer Fun!

Disney Sea (Ali)

Hisashiburi!

Sorry for the hiatus from the blog, things have been soo busy here at the Japan Hippo Office.
So many things have happened! I've visited Korea, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi, My Mother and Grandmother visited from the US,  I am working with the 4-Hers that are here from the US, and there are two new interns here from Mexico and Romania! Sadly, I cant talk about it all.   But I will, however, tell you about my latest adventure to Disney Sea!

Before summer vacation started here in Japan and the parks got crowded, I really wanted to visit one of the Disney Parks. However, finding people who are not busy when you also are not busy is a challenge. Everyone is so busy here in Japan!  I thought I wouldn't be able to go, but as luck would have it the new intern from Romania, Andra,was available and wanted to go to. Not only did Andra want to go, her host sister and her friends wanted to come too! Chiharu, Andra's host sister, and Shiho just returned from their yearlong stay in the US and Miku from her's in Mexico. We had a lot of fun going on the rides and talking in the lines about their experiences in a mix of Spanish, English, and Japanese. Next, I want to go to FujiQ!


Indiana Jones, who can make the ugliest face contest!
Raging Spirits Roller Coaster!

Waiting for the elevator at Journey to the Center of the Earth.

At Mermaid Lagoon

At Toyville

Arabian Coast at night

If you go to either of the Disney Parks in Japan you have to wear Disney Gear.

Tower of Terror

                                                                                      Pizza at Mermaid Lagoon                                                                                (because the seafood burger didn't sound very appetizing)

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