Mini Volleyball Tournament

At the beginning of December, we had a mini-volleyball tournament in town, I was amazed at how many people showed up.

１２月の最初にミニバレー大会があった。たくさん人が来た。

In Japan, you know there’s a ton of people when all the shoe lockers are full.

ロッカーがいっぱいだったら、日本にはたくさん人がいる事がしてる。

A practice shot.

練習の写真。

I got to take some pictures of the guys’ team first.

男のチームの写真。

My team, but one person is missing.

私たちのチーム、１人がいないけど。

After the games, it was time for a party.

ミニバレーの後にパーティの時間。

The ladies’ team.

女のチーム。

Both teams together.

一緒に。

Photo Challenge Day 24

March 24: Style

Where I go to church, there was almost no snow, so I got to go out without snow boots for the first time this year! These are my favorite no-snow-on-the-ground shoes! (I also got to be the random foreigner taking pictures of her shoes in the parking lot).

Today was the last church service Michiko is going to be at. She’s leaving for her next job this week. I can’t believe the time has gone so fast! We taught together for the last 3 and a half years.

Today there was no lunch after church, so I went to the taco shop near church.

I got shrimp-zucchini tacos and . . .

Tacos al pastor! My favorite!

I like the fun ways they’ve decorated the shop.

These guys will serenade you while you eat your tacos.

He’ll watch and enjoy the show.

This is the shop. I love how bright and colorful it is.

Here are the people who run the shop.

After tacos, I went to the supermarket and then drove home.

Tonight’s dinner was minestrone! I love making minestrone because it’s so easy and it makes lots so I have food for several more nights.

Here’s a pic of the whole bowl . . . gotta remember to wipe the rim of the bowl next time I take photos.