My study abroad in Kamloops🇨🇦
We departed on September 9th from Japan and arrived on September 9th in Kamloops. I forgot a few things. First, I left my backpack in my house. My father realized on the way, so I went back for it. Also, I left my charger cord in the car, I bought new one after passing through passport control. I was not calm because of that, but I was able to start study abroad with funny things.
Day 1 & Day 2
I knew about my host family because it is same with Nanase and Midori on last year. I told Caro and Tom about that. They were surprised. I was excited my study abroad. Also, I have little jet lag and I was little tired. My first dinner was pizza🍕 Day 2, I went to Costco. It is my first go out in Canada. Almost same in Japan. However, same difference, like a goods and food.
Week 1
I went to downtown with classmates and TARUN. I remembered its warm, so we ate 🍦 Also, we played equipment. We enjoyed it as much as we could. We looked like children. I joined pizza party due to focus club on Friday night. I enjoyed taking with students. I got along with Hetvi. She likes K-POP. It is same me, so we talk about it. On this weekend, I went to Mc festival and Aberdeen. I really appreciate them whose hang out me. These were good opportunity to getting along with classmates.
Week 2
We went to river to walking🚶🏻♀️However, this way was so hard. There was big puddle, we have to jump over it. Some people’s feet got wet. This activity was tough but, I was fun to walk a lot. Also, there was the movie night📽️ I did not watch movie. I just ate poutine in there. It was my first-time poutine. It was good. I met Hina and Kanon on this weekend. I went to Mcdanal’s and ate filet-o-fish.
Week 3
It was busy week because there were a lot of events. First, I did rock climbing 🧗🏻♀️ I was so enjoying. I was able to climb to of it. “Awsome” Next, I played golf⛳️ It was my first time to play golf in the lawn. It was difficult than my image. I can ride golf cart too. I was exciting. Also, we went to Vancouver too.
Vancouver Trip🇨🇦
September 30 – October 2, I traveled to Vancouver. I panicked because of Kanon, she arrived at the bus two minutes before departure. Various things crossed my mind, including the possibility of traveling alone, but it is okey to come. First day, I went to eat Tendon. It was so delicious. I haven’t had Japanese food for a long time. Also, I went to outlet near in airport. However, we only buy drink in Starbucks. We ate dinner in the KEG🥩 Its mood was good, I drunk rose wine🥂 Second day, I visited a lot of places; Gastown Steam Clock, Granville Island, Stanley Park and Robson Street. I enjoyed all of things. I remember eating the clam chowder the best. Final day, I went to Gastown again to buy souvenir. It was rain, so I experienced rain couver☔️ We ate lunch at Five Guys🍔 Kanon mistook the order. She ate Humberger within only pickles. She will try again someday. I had a great time to visit Vancouver.
Week 4
I bought a coat in Aberdeen mall. It is expensive for me, but I am okay, I think it is chipper than Japan. My host mother made muffin🧁 Sometimes she makes desert, I like all of these. On this weekend, I went to kangaroo farm in leap program🦘 There were white kangaroos, I was surprised. Also, I watched soccer game in the same day⚽️ It was good game, but it was too cold. October 9th is Thanksgiving Day. I ate turkey. I spent my host family. I can feel Canadian culture.
Week 5
We made poster of company in language class. Our team chose PIXAR. I enjoyed doing this project. We made video too. We took same video in TRU. I played a picture-based Shiritori word game with Masaki. It was so funny😹 He painted the gorilla, but it is not looks like gorilla so unique. I saw rainbow🌈 It was so vivid that I have ever seen. On this Friday, I went to Focus club, some people remembered me. Also, we went to see the waterfall. It was magnificent and beautiful.
Week 6
There was Misako Birthday!!! I met friend who is from India. We went to eat Tiger ramen🍜 On this weekend, we went to O’Keefe Ranch & Haunted Museum. I was happy I ate marshmallow🫶🏻 I watched basketball game after that🏀 It was so exciting, UBC was strong !
Week 7
We went to Kamloops Museum. We learned Kamloops. I enjoyed playing toys. Also, we decorated our classroom for Halloween🎃 I went to farmers market with Kanon. It was so cold day. Next day, we went to Costco, DQ and Indigo. There were many books. I bought manga📚
Week 8
Happy Halloween!!!!! I really enjoyed. I curbed pumpkin like Micky. I took a lot of pictures. Hockey Game!!!! It was first time for me to watching hockey game🏒 It was wonderful game. I was excited. Wakayama ramen!!! I want to eat Japanese one🍜 Also, I saw the northern lights in Kamloops. It was so beautiful. I am happy to see it.
Week 9
We made dream catcher. It was hard for me. Similar look with Melanie and Rico💚 We looked like green onion. Hello toast!!! I really want to go there. It was large and delicious. Frick and frack!!! I went to there with Miyuu and Kanon because Hanshin won! 🐯
Week 10
I ate apple pie two days in a row🥧 This week was first snow season in Kamloops. The steak I had for dinner was delicious. Wine tour in Kelowna!!! I was looking forward this activity. I drunk. My favorite wine is white wine and dry. Also, I like ice wine too, it tastes sweet. Kelowna’s scenery was great. After that, I watched basketball game. It was last game I can watch. The game was a close race and exciting‼️‼️
Week 11
Christmas lilting ceremony!!! Christmas parade!!! I felt Christmas atmosphere🎄 I think Christmas season is good. Also, this week is last focus club for me. My friend said to me, You back to Japan is happy and sad. Its mean that you can meet family is happy, but you left Kamloops is sad. I like this thinking. Next day, I went to Arigato sushi, DQ and volleyball game🍣
Week 12
I went to Ayari’s house to make Japanese food. The dog was so cute, and Okonomiyaki was good taste. Also, I joined Karaoke party🎤 I really enjoyed. I sang Japanese song with Kanon. I got Calpico too. I got along with Chinese friends!!! In class, we decorated for Christmas🎅🏻
Seattle trip🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I traveled to Seattle with Kanon. I found our trip to be quite challenging. We took a bus to Vancouver on Friday and stayed there overnight🚌 Then, we boarded a morning train on Saturday and arrived in Seattle. It was my first time on the mainland of the United States🇺🇸‼️ Crossing the border by land was a good experience. The view from the train was truly beautiful. Upon reaching Seattle, we got confused with the transportation system, which was as complex as Kyoto’s buses. In Seattle, we visited Pike Place Market, the Gum Wall, saw the Amazon headquarters, and the Space Needle. The next day was dedicated to Starbucks tours. Seattle has the very first Starbucks store, so we went there in the morning☕️💚 We also visited the Starbucks headquarters, where we were excited to find numerous limited editions. We went to a shop near the stadium where once a famous Japanese baseball player used to play⚾️ Later, we headed to the airport, returning via Vancouver to Kamloops🛩️ I was surprised by the propeller plane we took when crossing the border by air. It’s a very enjoyable memory for me.
