Things seem quiet around here without our Japanese family members. This morning at breakfast Erik declared we should just get some. Order some up! The last night we went to the Sayanora party which was pretty sad. All the exchange students get together and put on a small performance for the host families and friends. Unfortunately, they had prepared some sad songs about leaving and flying away. These poor kids were up on stage with tears streaming down their face. Ouch.
The next morning they got up to say good bye to Inga, Erik, and Karl. It was nice of them to make the effort to get up at 6AM when they really didn't have to. They packed and we enjoyed one last dog walk in the fleeting Upstate sunshine. We arrived on time at the hotel where the bus was to pick them up for their final trip to NYC. Every thing was good until passport check time. They forgot them at our house. Their tour leader thought I was joking at first but no, I was serious. Its good we only live a few minutes away. I did briefly think about just keeping them since I was going home anyway! However, I returned them with passports in hand and they boarded the bus after tears and sad faces. I told them they were ichi-ban exchange students which was true. This past week was our best exchange experience by far. The girls were hearty travelers, game for anything, cheerful, and interested in everything we had to show them. They told us their favorite part of the visit was just spending time talking with us. Erik has decided he would also like to go to Japan and Inga leaves in three weeks.
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Sounds like a good time was had by all. That's great that Inga is going to go to Japan. Will she be staying with the girls you had, and how long will she be gone? Way to go Inga!
Inga will be staying for one week. She can't home -stay with our two student because both of their parents smoke and Inga has asthma. She may go to school with them however because her hair color may be more acceptable at the school they attend.
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