First day
September 9, life in Kamloops began.
I was very nervous because it was my first time studying abroad, but I was relived that my host family welcomed me kindly.
week 1
Sep11, I went to university for the first time.
It was very large and I almost got lost. The library was very beautiful and impressive.
Sep15, I ate pancakes in the schoolyard.
It was a relaxing morning with delicious pancakes.
week 2
Sep20, I went to Tranquille with all of classmate.
We crossed rivers and went hiking. The road was a little hard, with river crossings.
It was a good memory.
Sep22, I saw squirrel for the first time. That was very cute!
Sep23, I went to McDonald’s with Nanami in Canada for the first time.
I ate poutine. It was the perfect amount to share between two people.
week 3
Sep28, We went to Indoor Rock Climbing.
I enjoyed my first experience.
I think it is a sport that even people who are not good at heights can enjoy.
Sep29, We went to Golfing.
I learned how fun golf can be. It was very difficult, but I wanted to try again.
Sep30, I left on this day for a 3-day/2-night trip to Vancouver, which took about 3 hours to get there by E-bus.
We spent the day eating ramen and relaxing at the hotel.
Oct10, In the second day, we went to Granville Island in the morning and had hot pie and donuts.
It was very delicious. In the evening we went to Gas Town and saw the Steam Clock.
week 4
Oct7, I went to Kangaroo farm and Davison Orchards.
I saw a kangaroo for the first time. The small, white one in the picture was very cute. There were many animals here.
After this, we went to orchard where we could drink delicious apple juice. It was very juicy.
week 5
10/14 We went to Wells Gray Provincial Park.
There are three large waterfalls and felt negative ions.
week 6
10/21 We went to O’keefe Ranch and Falkland.
There were many animals. It was delicious and fun to roast and eat mashomaro.
week 7
Oct28-29, I stayed at Nanami’s house for one night and two days.
I was very happy to meet the dog and cat I had always wanted to see.
At night, We made a PowerPoint presentation.
The next day, We made jackolanterns.
week 8
Nov3, We went to Kamloops Blazers Hockey Game.
It was my first time to see a hockey game and it was very exciting and fun.
week 9
Nov11, I went to Red Beard Cafe with Nanami. We ate elephant ears. It is like fried bread. It was good but too sweet so I ordered coffee.
week 10
Nov15, It snowed for the first time that day.
I was excited because it doesn’t snow much where I live.
Nov18, We went to Kelowna Day Trip and Wine Tour. I had been looking forward to this day since September. I drank ice wine for the first time and it was too sweet but delicious.
Next we went to downtown Kelowna. The atmosphere there was different from that in Kamloops, and I was able to spend a relaxing time there.
week 11
Nov26, We participated in the Santa Parade.
It was a lot of fun and a great memory.
week 12
December 1 was my birthday.
I really appreciate everyone celebrating my birthday.
My host family gave me a stuffed animal.
