Showered with Presents by the Japanese

The Japanese are known to enjoy present giving as well as receiving... Last night while I was organizing my suitcase, Yuko yelled for me from the other room telling me that her uncle was at her house to see me... I went into the living room immediately and he handed me an envelope that included hard copies of photos that he had taken when we went to see the volcano and castle on Sunday and also a wrapped present that was a picture frame... Then Yuko's mother, Takako, gave me a bracelet, and this morning when Yuko and I were on the bus going to the airport, Yuko gave me a bookmark... They were all very thoughtful and sweet, and of course I told them that anytime that they want to come to Boston, they have a place to stay!!! :) Now I am in the Hong Kong airport with a long layover waiting for my flight to leave for Brisbane, Australia tonight at 11:30pm!!! Off to explore yet another continent!!!