We are all so hungry after 2 hours of swimming,
The students and staff will enjoy the lovely meal prepared for the
students.

Wow! The students really seem to enjoy swimming

in the ocean. They are swimming with confidence

and seem to be enjoying their time in the water.

We will be washing up and taking photos before

getting ready for a much deserved dinner.

Today, the Omura photo staff is here taking memorable photos.

The lifeguards were working non stop on the sun as we took breaks after
every 15 minute swimming period.

Before each 15 minute session, we have a teacher meeting about what we will
do for the next period.
1st period - get used to water by floating
2nd period - swim out to a deep point, up to the shoulders.
3rd period - practice swimming parallel with the beach.
4th period - swim in loops.
5th period - swim with another group in loops.

The lifeguards behind us in the ocean, always ready to go into action,

These are our lifesavers for the next 3 days,

We are fortunate to have clear skies and a lovely breeze on our way to the
ocean,

Final lessons on life savers and name tags and directions on how and when
to swim in the ocean,

After lovely curry and rice lunch, we are off to the beach for the next two
hours. We will stretch, get used to the water, before finally swimming in
the ocean.

　

　

Due to the heavy traffic in Osaka, we have arrived

20 minutes late. But, our fantastic bus drivers safely

delivered us to Yuhigaura Beach in Kyotango.

After checking in to our rooms, we will have lunch.

I’m sure everyone is very hungry after waking up

very early and taking a bus across across the

width of the country.

After lunch, we will go swimming in the sea.

The highways in the city were quite busy, but now that we are away from the
big cities, the roads are clear and we have beautiful views of the
countryside. We are now at the Yuragawa Parking Area taking

a short break to stretch our legs and use the

restrooms. This is a quiet Parking Area with clean

air and clean restrooms.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/v1paxRmjjhdEu2Kp8?g_st=ic

After this stop, our next stop will be our hotel.


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亮(ryo)

After a pleasant hour on the bus, we are now at

Nishiki Service Area off of the Mizuru Wakasa

Expressway. The children seem so excited as they

are speaking non stop and enjoying the music. They

are in good spirits and nobody is suffering from

motions sickness...yet.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/eF8kfPJWzPMTkg8RA?g_st=ic

After a short break, we will once again on the

road again.

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亮(ryo)

Good morning!

Thank you so much for the very warm send off.

We are now on our way to Kyoto.

My name is Ryota Amoh(an 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.


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亮(ryo)

本日、久しぶりの校区内巡視を行いました。地域委員始め、先生方、登校班班長の子どもたちと危険な箇所を共有することができました。
暑い中、ご協力ありがとうございました！

今年も地域の人にお願いし、立派な竹を用意していただきました。
玄関ホールの笹には、一年生が手作りの飾り付けをしてくれました。