June 6, 2010

With lots of rest our room we woke up early and headed down to breakfast. I love the way they serve their meals and everything has their down dish. I love that my food doesn't touch!
(Picture Left:Breakfast at Youth Center)






The moment had finally come to perform our "I gotta feeling" and "Mele no Lilo" dances. It was pretty nerve racking to perform in front of all these important Officials and dignitaries.
I thought we had done a good job, and all of that practicing was worth it.
The luncheon had an assortment of foods to munch on. Since I was in a totally new country I told myself to try new things even though I was scared to. For the first time I tried pig ears, I thought they were very interesting. It's nice being exposed to new foods and I would ever eat at home.

(Above: Me & Tarynn ready for hula)
(Right:Food at welcome dinner!)













After the luncheon I was introduced to Takase and the Yonaha Family. They were so kind and insisted to carry my VERY heavy luggage. Since the luncheon was in Naha we had a far drive. I was totally fine with that since I got to see many places. At first when we were in the car it was awkward and I didn't know what to say but after awhile we had broken the ice and we shared things about ourselves.
(Picture left:Yonaha Family House)



I had read the etiquette section of our handbooks and it had so many rules that you had to follow at the table so you would not be rude but I realized my family was really laid back. I read not to sit until the father had so I just stood there by the table. Everyone had sitten down even without him so I followed. The mother made us a really good meal that was very delicious. They made sure I would NEVER go hungry. The father kept adding food to my plate even though I was really stuffed. (Picture Right: Me & Takase eating)
I was surprised they gave me a whole room to myself, and I was surprised that they had actual beds.

Picture: My room at the Yonaha House