My students have begun to really enjoy writing as a way of improving their English conversational skill. Many of them bring a one or two page journal of what they did the previous week. Others write about current events or other topics that they are interested in. Writing in a new language is more difficult […]
Traveling in Japan
I really love traveling in Japan and have visited many different places. For the last holiday weekend in February, I went to Shirasaki Ocean Park in Wakayama. In fact, I love going to Wakayama and driving along the coast. The scenery is always amazing. That day, the drive was fun and the sights were beautiful […]
RYOANJI TEMPLE
During the autumn season I took a trip to Ryoanji temple in Kyoto. It was a beautiful fall day, warm; with the brightly colored leaves blossoming everywhere. The temple grounds were peaceful, surrounded by green and lots of nature. Even though there were many people, it was still possible to enjoy the quiet of the […]