Tonight’s meal was a lovely Sukiyaki for half the students, and a BBQ outdoors for the other half.
Afterwards, we watched a short film about Mt Daisen and heard a lecture on safety for our 3 hour journey tomorrow morning. Now, everyone is preparing their bags for the hike and lights out at 9PM.

After settling in, it was time to get to work.
We had meetings for the Head Hanchos. They were given the schedule for tomorrow and key points for the next day to pass on to their groups.
The Hotel Rules groups learned the rules of the hotel.
The students were working so hard.

His morning it was raining at the base of Mt Daisen, we were greeted with a lovely blue sky and a clear view of the mountain. It is a brisk 13 degrees and everyone seems excited to have finally arrived. We hope the nice weather continues for tomorrow’s accent.
Now it’s bath time!

We are now at the Sand Dunes which are part of the Sanin Kaigan National Park.
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e8102.html
After sitting for a few hours and a hearty lunch, many students are eager to run around and enjoy the sand dunes firsthand. As this is a national park, the children cannot draw in the sand! Of course, we cannot even think of making a sandcastle! Rules are rules.

After our fantastic bus drivers safely delivered us to Tottori, we are finally having lunch at the Sand Dune Center.
砂丘センター
https://goo.gl/maps/haweqrUc2Q17SSRaA

The students love curry and rice

　

Awakura Land?
We are now off of the expressway and now at Awakurando Roadside Station. There are many local farms selling their delicious looking fruits and vegetables.
https://g.co/kgs/ZdYHPw
After this stop, our next stop will be lunch.

Good morning!
Thank you so much for the very warm send off.
We are now on our way to Tottori?

My name is Ryota Amoh(the English teacher at Ikeda Elementary School) and I will be updating you with photos and brief summaries for the next three days. Please take a look at the website throughout these three days as I will be sending new information when I have a free minute or two.
Please stay tuned in.