Just wanted to give my two bits. Japan is so fun. I can't believe how kind and friendly everyone is. Most everybody speaks some English so it is easy to get around and find places. I did walk the wrong direction for about 20 minutes yesterday, but other than that, we've done great thankfully. William didn't do too great on the flight. He slept for a half hour, and then not again until the last 2 hours of the flight, falling asleep at 11 pm our time. Even the Benadryl our doctor suggested and prescribed didn't knock him out--that boy has a strong will. Luckily, he wasn't too fussy and didn't cry much, but it did take us constantly entertaining and distracting him to keep him that way. It was a lot of work.

William is really struggling with the jet lag. I can usally get him through the morning pretty well, but after he's taken a 3 hour afternoon nap and I try to wake him up so he'll sleep at night, he hates it. He fights waking up so bad, and then he is just a terrorl until I put him to bed at 8 or 9, then he wakes up at 2 and wants to be up for a couple of hours. Fun times. I can't wait until he gets adjusted.

But don't get me wrong, he is as cute as ever and says I love you in response to us, and gives us the cutest squinty eyed smile when we ask him to smile. He is a fun companion to have along in our morning escapades. The Japanese just love him. On the way down this path, this huge group of people came by and all of them started talking to and waving at William. this one lady picked him up and all these other ladies crowded around touching his face and talking to him. People love seeing William. Everyone always smiles and waves at him and get a kick of him waving back at them. I hear this is how the Japanese are with children. I don't know if it is all children, or American white children or what, but he has never received this much attention in his life. It is funny.

The food at the Korean barbeque was every bit as good as Don said. I loved it and wouldn't mind if we could go a couple of times a week. I went shopping for food--it is expensive here! The apples were 2 dollars a piece. I couldn't believe it. Our concierge told me about a more American supermarket that I went to today. It was nice to see food I was actually familiar with.

I think Ann is right. The more I am here, the more I will be used to it and love it. I already am having fun, and feeling more comfortable as I realize how kind everyone is. Anyway, hope everything is going well for all of the Bennions--love you guys!
Amy