Sunday, 22nd December, 2013

Sunday, 22nd December, 2013

We traveled to Sendai City. 

We arrive a little early for the Church Service so 
we had coffee at Starbucks. 

Some photos of the rebuilding process of the Sendai Anglican Church. 
It was severely damaged in the earthquake, 11th March, 2011. 

It appears like it will be something very special indeed. 

The Christmas Service was very genki. 
Father Li is from Korea. 

Glad that we attended; just wonderful. 
After that we went to a Chinese restaurant in Sendai City
called Brother Ken for lunch. 

A bit tucked-away which was great because it was 
quiet and we ate Chinese food. 
Sendai was chilly and rainy, we enjoyed a warm lunch together. 

As we didn`t drive today we could drive alcohol. 
Early evening, Chikako opted for a quiet drink at a bar we like. 

Healthy snack to go with the drinks. 

Fried oysters !  Yummy...... 

Then we climbed aboard the Highway Bus back to This City. 
A splendid day together. 

Tuesday, 17th December.

Tuesday, 17th December, 2013

N.R.W. 

Saturday, 14th December

Saturday Night

14th December, 2013

JES Christmas Party 

This City

BUU  Pasteria

Wow !  What a fun night we all had. 

Sunday

Sunday, December 8th, 2013

We had lunch at a cafe in This City. 

My first time there, although Chikako is a regular customer. 

I can understand why - it was really good. 

There was a cyclamen in full bloom there, it was very beautiful. 

Cafe style food - simple taste yet delicious.

The owner is very famous ! 

December

Saturday, 7th December, 2013

After work I caught the 5:24 pm train south to That City. 

I was meeting Chikako-san and her friends for an 

early Christmas Party there. 

Outside the train station, That City. 

There were many wonderful illuminations for the festive season. 

We easily found the izakaya which we were going to.

We had already pre-booked some courses. 

Yukie was very happy ! 

The Japanese food was great, better than gaijin food. 

One of the reasons that I live in Japan is because of the great food. 

Emi san. 

L to R: Chikako, Yukie, Emi and her daughter, Momo. 

Group photo with me still in my JES gear. 
The older I get the more that I look like my late Father. 

Leaving the izakaya and heading back towards the station

for the train journey home. 

We had such a fun evening together. 
I am sure that we will all do it again soon. 
Merry Christmas to them.