Florida Suncoast Journey
Journey ♯25025 October 28 ~November 4
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Kumamoto at 07:35
Washington , D.C
at 10:10
Washington , D.C
at 12:45
Tampa at 15:17
It took us 18 hours, including transit time.
We arrived at Tampa Airport.
We felt relieved when the hosts came to pick us up.
Harumi & Wataru from Setouchi-Hiroshima club
The pelican is a symbol of Tampa.
Thank you so much.
Each person went to their host's house.
Living room
bedroom
Donna,
Miyuki & Ranko's host
We need a step stool to get into the car.
Squirrels are playing in the garden.
Wednesday , October 29
Welcome Brunch
Karen , Suncoast Club President
With Mayor of Clearwater and hosts at Holiday Inn
Kyoko&Jane
Satsuki & Hirokazu
& Dianne
Harumi &Wataru
& Karen
Kazuhiko & Lissa
Presents for the ambassadors
I won this sunglass as a prize in a game.
The weather was nice and the sea breeze was refreshing.
Seaside Seabird Sanctuary
We listened to the guide's explanation.
Indian Shores
Yay! Yay!
Cool off from the heat of the beach in the Donna's swimming pool.
There's an alligator in the pond in the residential area
Beware of alligators sign
Nice living room
Dinner host , Marion
Thank you for the invitation
Lovely table setting
Berry salad
Tomato stew with
bone-in chicken
Thursday , October 30
Salvador Dali Museum
Lunch at a casual restaurant
Authentic American hamburger
Kazuhiko loves seafood.
Imagine Museum
Contemporary glass art
What a beautiful mermaid
We cooked a "thank you dinner"
ITADAKIMASU
Curry rice and Japanese-style pickles
Donna baked a delicious quiche.
One day's breakfast consisted of:
Vegetable quiche
Oatmeal
There are Halloween decorations in the neighbor's garden.
Pinecrest Retirement community
Jane invited us
Senior adults cerebrate Halloween
Senior adults cerebrate Halloween
Elderly people enjoy dancing.
Friday, October 31
Dolphin Cruise
Halloween decorations for the front door on Halloween day.
Everyone welcome
Garlic toast
Hi
What's in it?
The neighborhood children keep coming one after another to get candy.
Saturday, November 1
Safford House Museum
That was a very interesting explanation
Odyssey Cruise
Les's go to Spongeorama Sponge Factory
Lunch at a Greek restaurant
Lunch at a Greek restaurant
Dolmades wrapped in grape leaves
A traditional American feast
Art and Gretchen's two sons served.
Great setting
I took a Tiki Taxi to downtown.
Some strange Hawaiian
drink
Another Donna
Sunday , November 2
Let's look for some bargains!
$1 each! Yay!
Wow, an interesting bag
Brunch
Crispy bacon and scrambled eggs are unforgettable.
A gathering of artists
Miyuki bought a cup for herself.
One day Harumi and Wataru
Dianne's beloved family dog
Dianne's beloved family dog
Kazuhiko liked model trains.
He bought a train set,
Potluck farewell party
Homemade sweets
Souvenirs from Kumamoto:
Brown sugar donuts and Fugamaki (a type of rolled rice cracker)
Now, let's all do a line dance together!
We sang two Japanese songs.
Monday , November 2
Goodbye and Thank you ! Departing from Tampa at 7:00
Tuesday , November 4 Arriving at Tokyo Haneda Airport at 15:25 and Arriving at Kumamoto Airport at 19:55
I can see Mount Fuji!
We've finally arrived in Japan!
We are back home!
To everyone at the Florida Suncoast Club,
We will never forget your warm hospitality.
Thank you so much.
We look forward to meeting you again in Japan.
Please take care and stay well.
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