Day One

    November 12, 2006   



Arriving at the Sheraton in San Francisco, CA just in time to attend the orientation (VERY TIRED!!). 200 educators all in one place--WOW! It's amazing the people that I'm meeting! It's unreal that we are all on this adventure together!

JFMF Program Director Kyoko Jones with a welcoming speech.

Japanese Consulate General Makoto Yamanaka's residence for a welcoming reception. This place is BEAUTIFUL!

Japanese Consulate General Makoto Yamanaka with a welcoming speech.

The Japanese Consulate General and I during the reception. He was very inviting and threw a great party! Lots of sushi!

Up early tomorrow...over the International Dateline and on to Tokyo!