East Meets West

A few weeks ago our great friends from Japan, the Drews, visited. Unfortunately Marc was out of town, but that didn't stop us from having a great time. Marc's really not that much fun anyway ;)


Our friendship with the Drews is one of those that just picks up where it left off. There is no adjustment time needed, we sort of just jump in like no time has passed, when really it's been years since we've seen each other. They're ahead in the count since they've been out to see us more times than we've visited them in Japan. We did go and see them in Virginia, but I don't think that counts for much once you start measuring trips in terms of international travel.

We didn't have anything too ambitious on the agenda during their visit. Catching up and hanging out was key. We did go to eat at some restaurants (Snooze, Heaven Star, The Med), took a walk to and played at the park/playground, splashed in the blow up pool (at least the kids did), and went shopping (my favorite activity). Really there was a lot of hanging out and watching our kids play like they were old friends. In short, we had a great time (there was even some impromptu hand-holding), and we are hoping that two years won't pass before we see them again.