We Passed!

Hi Everyone, Just a quick update! Josh arrived safely! He had to run to every gate to make his flights, but was successful. In Tokyo, he picked up his bags and went through customs, he had a little trouble finding the domestic check-in desk (the story is fairly humerous). However, after several bad instructions on where to go and some running, he was able to at last find the check-in desk. As he was checking in, they were making the final boarding call for his flight. So running to the gate was necessary! :) We passed our driving test! We now are legally able to drive in Japan under the SOFA agreement (which is an agreement between Japan and the US which allows us to be in the country). We have not driven yet (since we don't have a car) and are very apprehensive about the task. The class today was full of all the hazards of driving in Japan which made us very nervous. If I wasn't required to drive for my job, I would consider using the bus system! The only new thing I learned today that I found interesting (other that what was mentioned in the other email) was that the roads here are made of coral. So when it rains, they get very slippery! (of course during the class they showed a video of a car losing control easily!) YIKES! We are hoping to buy a car soon (in the next week or so) and will then let you know how the driving really is! Hope you are all doing well! Betsy (and Josh)