Sadly, today was the last day of the trip. :( Some of us slept in, worked on completing our homework assignments, and just relaxed, while others ventured out on their own. We ended up going to dinner at a really nice restaurant with sushimi, steak, and other amazing foods, and it was all absolutely delicious. It was definitely a great meal to end on, and it was really enjoyable to spend our last night together and talk about our favorite parts of the trip and everything that we will miss. After dinner, we all got desserts together, then went back to the hotel to pack, finish any remaining work to be done, and prepare ourselves for the trip to the airport and the flight home tomorrow. We are all really sad to be leaving (except for Kennedy, who will be staying an extra week on his own!), but we are also very excited to be going back home and spending time with everyone we have missed, and to finally have normal American food again!
It was such an outstanding opportunity being in Japan, and having David as our own personal tour guide made it so special. All of us could agree that if we had been here on our own, even for this long of a trip, we wouldn't have even been able to see half the things that he showed us. Everyone has been so excited about the culture and all of us are going to be dying to come back with family and friend, and hopefully even for business one day. Personally this trip has opened my (Lauren) eyes to all kinds of design opportunities and options in the field of interiors. I have become a much better photographer and have improved my sketching and painting abilities, as I'm sure everyone has.
Japan, we will miss you!!
Farewell,
Tori, Lauren, and Geoff
(written by Tori and Lauren)