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Our trip was a delegation from our hometown, Port Angeles, to its sister city, Mutsu City, in Japan. It was basically the Mayor's trip, and the rest of us were along for the ride. (We teased him a lot about that. :) Teachers and students from the high school and one of the middle schools made up most of our group. I was the only college student on the trip and was placed on the adult's schedule, which allowed me to do some interesting things. We would be homestaying with local Mutsu families, which made for a great cultural experience! We were excited about going and they were definitly excited about our coming. Besides Mutsu, we spent a few days in Tokyo and Narita as well. It was a short trip, 8 days, but packed with experiences and lasting memories.
The Members of the Delegation This is to help you when you're reading my journals, because I mention a lot of these people, and it would be rather confusing without a guide. Gary Braun, Mayor of Port Angeles Geri Braun, the Mayor's wife Scott Braun, the Mayor's son Tad Price, president of PIRA (Peninsula International Relations Association) Pete Northrop, secretary of PIRA Courtney Myers (myself), student of Peninsula College
Hazel Gilley, Port Angeles High School teacher Brenda Adolphson, PAHS student Sarabeth Anderson, PAHS student Lindsey Case, PAHS student Nicole Heu, PAHS student Mee-ja Sula, PAHS student Daniel (? - sorry Dan!) PAHS student
Lucy Edwards, Stevens Middle School teacher Rob Edwards, SMS teacher Chuck Lisk, SMS principal A bunch of SMS students (sorry guys :) (I didn't spend much time with the middle school students, so I didn't get to know them too well.)
Other Important People
Our tour guide, Akiko SatoOur interpreter, Senoe Torgerson (pronounced "Sah-noy") My host family, Akira and Leiko Soga Mayor Sugiyama of Mutsu City The president of MIRA, Satoshi Tomioka (There are a lot more important people, my apologies if you've been left out!!)