Betsy's Lessons Learned

The "Lessons Learned" that Charles wrote is very thoughtful and insightful.

Mine, not so much. Here goes:

1-Japan is beautiful

2-Most japanese people seem polite and earnestly sincere because they are.

3-Don't try to hug your cab driver, no matter how nice he is to you.

4-Don't point out english mistakes. They are everywhere.

5-If you attempt to speak the language, even badly, you will get a good response.

6-If you are a woman, always use "big flush" on the toilet.

7-There is no tipping in Japan. Good service is expected.

8-If someone offers you a free fan, take it.

9-Try to eat everything served to you. You will be pleasantly surprised often.

10-If there is a right way to do something, that's the way your are supposed to do it in Japan.

I am very grateful to Hiromi for planning a wonderful trip, and also taking really good pictures, but mostly I am grateful to her for being my friend and a wonderful traveling companion. Thank you Hiromi!

Thank you Charles for making my life such a great adventure. I can't wait to see what happens next!