thursday august 20th

so it was actually wednesday the 12th when i arrived, due to the long flight and the time travel.. 

japan is 13 hours ahead of cape cod, time-wise..

i pretty much unpacked and went to bed

thursday we went to the dinosaur museum...

it was pretty crowded because it was a holiday, obon, where many people go back to their hometowns to honor their ancestors.. at least that is my understanding.. so no work + no school = crowded dinosaur museum, especially the "dino store"

i don't remember the exact days, but so far we have 

-had dinner at coco's (ray's favorite family restaurant) 

-bought a new pool and cooled off in it

-gone to the beach for some fun in the sun and sand, there is also a playground near the beach entrance where we played and had ice cream (well the kids did)

-another dinner out to say farewell to one of casey's coworkers

the boys and chieko returned to school and work this week, casey is working from home..

the weather has been much better than when i was here in august 2 years ago...i was NOT looking forward to the humidity, but it is not nearly as uncomfortable this year.. i am sitting on the porch as i type, enjoyed a pleasant breeze and temperature.. all and all it has all right!!