I wasn’t Genki to say the least this morning. The bad weather didn’t help. Yesterday’s kindergarten teacher kindly gave me a lift to the station and after a gorgeous gingerbread Starbucks I got on the 5 hour Shinkansen to Okayama. I didn’t feel like working (just looking at the computer screen made my eyes water) so just enjoyed the ride. I got to Okayama at 4, had a bit of a sleep and then in the evening went out for a meal with some of the teachers from tomorrow to discuss the plans. Actually, I don’t think I’ve paid for a meal all week! The teachers were all really cool, but it was so strange not drinking. I just hope my voice holds out for tomorrow!!!