And I would like to share my memory of this summer with all of you.
During the summer vacation, I went to Ishikawa prefecture in which my grandparents live. I went there alone for the first time. I took bus and train, and it took me 8 hours in total to get to my grandparents' house. It had been 2 years since I last visited them, so it was the fisrt time to see them after I went to New Zealand to learn English.
I used to go to Ishikawa prefecture, and see not only my grandparents but also other relatives. I have 9 cousins and second cousins in total who live in there, and 8 people of them are younger than me, so everytime I go to Ishikawa, I look after, and play with them instead of their parents.
These are some of my cousins.
We enjoyed sparkers, and one day my aunt's family took me to Kyoto prefecture as well.
It was the first time after I went to New Zealand, so everyone asked me about it many times, and tried to make me speak English, but my grandmother told me that I became much cheerful than I used to be, and I was glad to hear that. I enjoyed so many things in Ishikawa and Kyoto. I enjoyed the beautiful scenery, air and life which seem to be carefree. But what I enjoyed most was the time I spent with my grandparents, other relatives and little cousins. For my relatives, it might be just an usual thing to go out or eat dishes everyone together. But for myself, I hardly go out or eat dinner with my family in Tokyo because of being busy, so I felt happiness all the time in Ishikawa.
From this experience, I realized how much I had missed the precious time I could have in my life, and people in Ishikawa recalled me to the importance of family, so from now on, I will spend the time with my family preciously, and I will try to have dinner together as much as I can.
Hello, this is Minami.
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in Ishikawa prefecture because I have visited to a lot of places in Japan, but not to Ishikawa. I'm surprised to know that it takes 8 hours to go there. It seems to be so long and make you tired, but I think enjoy the travel. I imagine that views from train and bus are so beautiful. Also, I envy you because you enjoyed your times with a lot of relatives.
Minami
You visited so many places during this summer vacation! I went to Kyoto as a school excursion four years ago,but there was not enough time to visit every famous spots and watch details. Your cousins are very pretty! We can get a lot of energy by playing and talking with children. It is nice to spend as much time as you can with families and hometown must be the best place where you can relaxed.
ReplyDeleteYuna
Hello. This is Koichi.
ReplyDeleteI'm really glad to know you had a nice time in Ishikawa. As I'm living alone, I can imagine what you thought- to spend time with my family. I think it is good for you to realize that thing!!
By the way, I've never been to Kyoto. I wish I could go there someday!!
What a great getaway you had to see your relatives. You certainly have a lot of cousins! Where your relatives impressed with your speaking ability? I am sure that everyone was really glad to see you, particularly your grandparents. Please don't forget them - call or write them a letter. They will be so glad, I can guarantee it.
ReplyDeleteMs. MacGregor
Hi this is Mayuko! I envy that you had a wonderful summer vacation!
ReplyDeleteI have 5 cousins who are all younger than me so I know how you feel. It is always good to talk with your relatives whom you hardly see.