My Homestay

Today I moved in with my new homestay, the Nagao family. The house is about 20 min away from Kansai Gaidai by bike. I have to cross several busy streets in route, but overall it's a pretty simple ride. Getting my one large and heavy bag into the house wasn't easy, but I managed. From there, my host mother, me, and a kansai gadai staff member sat down and discussed the homestay regulations / rules. After making our agreements, crossing the t's and dotting the i's, I unpacked my bags.

My room is small compared to an American style room - 6 tatami mats big and has a nice desk and dresser unit. When the father got home from work, we ate dinner. Okaasan made a Japanese feast that definitely filled me up. My host father even gave me a beer and told me that we were having a "werucamu patee". The kids, two younger brothers in middle and elementary school, are great. Both are into sports and want to try to learn some new English. I think they'll be able to help me and me them. I'm very relieved to finally be settled in to my new home! Check out the pics by clicking the picture on the left.