Amanda Takes on Asia

So as many of you know after leaving India I flew to Tokyo Japan to see my dear older brother Stephen.  After 6 weeks in Japan I continued my journey in Bali and Jakarta Indonesia, then completed my Asian adventure (at least this time around) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia before heading down under to Australia.  This next blog is all about my time and travels in Asia.

I want to say a special thanks to a few people at the beginning of this blog.  One big one goes out to my older brother Stephen who housed me during the majority of my time in Japan.  I had a absolutely wonderful time staying with you in Tachikawa and can't thank you enough for your hospitality and putting up with me for almost a month.  Even though I did cook and do laundry and spoil you a little! It was my pleasure.

A big thank you to Aya for letting me stay with her in Kyoto and helping me get around with her super map.  I had a fabulous time seeing and catching up with her after 17 years.

To my infamous UCSB friend Junko Lunko Lamb for hosting me in Oita.  Also a thank you to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Inuoe for letting me stay at there house during my visit and feeding me some excellent home cooked Japanese meals.  Junko I has so much fun seeing you again and meeting your family and fiance!  Thanks a bunch for having me.

Another big thanks goes out to Murillo and Marcia some fellow MSIA ministers that I was introduced to view email by a mutual friend who graciously let me stay in there home in Jakarta for a week.  I can't thank you enough for opening your home to an almost stranger like me.

Now off to the important stuff...