Ariving at Okutama Bible Chalet.

During the trip we begun to meet new people. We were also observing boys, who were going to be with us on a Camp (don't laugh! it's important:D:P) We changed trains many times, but we all had great fun:)) And girl kept taking photos:P:D In the picture above you can see (from right side) Josh, Yumi, Midori, standing one friend, whose name I don't remember(sorry!!) and Iza^^

As you can see from the very begining everybody had fun^^ Tanoshikatta!!!!:D:)) Can't understand why they're always cheerful... Maybe it's Jesus? ....:P:D Aaaaaaa just knowing Him and His grace makes me excited too^^ He's good and funny and wonderful^^ Ok, I'me cheerful now too:P:D

When we finally arrived we needed to walk a while. We had one suitcase for three of us and it was not only for camp but for another 3 days. So you can imagine how heavy it was^^ Japanese countryside is filled with mountains^^ So walking meant carring this extra heavy kaban up to the moutain, where Chalet was placed. We all were surprised, because none of guys offered us help. Even christians! We thought: yeah this is an aspect of Japanese culture that we don't like^^ None of them thought about helping us. We just decided to ask by ourselves^^ The guy was so shocked that I was even worried what he might think about us and our motivations^^ (but with time we all became friends:P) anyway, he helped and we gained another experience with Japanese culture^^

 Of course Noboru was our main leader^^

In the chalet we had meting with our host(veeery nice American men!:)) ) He welcomed us and gave some necessary information about rules and a place we were staying. Unfortunatly he said all in Japanese and nobody translated him. So we were sitting for about 20 minutes understanding nothing^^ That time it was a bit annoying for me. But I think I shouldn't be so selfish, it doesn't hurt when you wait patiently or trust everything is going to be ok:P There were 60 people on this camp and only 3 of us didn't at all understand Japanese. We could understand this situation:)) and all our Japanese friends were ready to help us:)) So no need to worry or complain:) Oh I forgot to mention I stank, because of the heat and effort to carry the suitcase^^ That time I dreamt about the shower^^
We were divided into groups and rooms, we went to our rooms... Left luggage...

 The thing girl are laying on is not an average mattress, not at all. It's futon^^ sounds proudly, nee? Japanese futon^^ ^^ ^^(yeah we're awesome, we slept on them)(feel free to congratulate us) ^^ :P:D:D:D

I took a shower (oh it was like salvation!!! haha:D) and then we had chill out time in a common room downstairs:)) Aaaaaa finally spending time with young Japanese!!!! Our age!!! Students!!!!! And so many guys!!!! (eeee it was also good,ne? hahaha:)) ) For me I was just happy having chance to observe them and exchange simple greetings:)) Haha sometimes I was feeling like we were celebrities^^ Almost nobody had courage to talk with us, but everybody wanted to^^ Funny^^ but difficult at the same time:)) We needed to take first step all the time:) With me it was fine:)) because my personality is like that. I talked with Josh, guy with an amazing heart:)) chou ureshii to meet him:)) chatted with other people.. ]Monika went earlier to bed, she was tired:)) As you can see.....

 Haha love this pic:P:D

Iza went last to bed, oh I'm sorry! Laid on futon^^ Nevertheless, new day was before us... :)))

Sunday before UniCamp!!!!!!!

Wise from past experience, we woke up to attend second service. So we weren't soo sleepy^^ Messages were, as always, great and powerful. New song - Our God is love! Kami wa aaaaaa aaaaaaaaii. Oh I loved singing and dancing with all of them. They were soo passionate in it. It was for God, they were free, free to move, express their love, give thanks, give glory to God. With soo much JOY!!!!! It was honest and powerful:)) Before trip, I made a promise with God, that I'll dance for Him during worship in Japan even though nobody would be doing it^^ But to my surprise almost everybody was dancing! It was subarashii!!!!!!!! Oh I felt soo good in it. And I must tell you, when I wanted to start worshipping, I knew immidiately who should I apologise, what should leave before God to be clean and honest before Him:)) It was awesome. I could stay purified and honest before Him:) Just experiencing His subrashii presence:))
So this Sunday you could oberve many people with kaban and suitcases. I kept asking people: are you going on UniCamp? Yes? Me too!! So excited!!! Haha, we couldn't wait to finally go on this camp. We were extremely happy having chance to spend time with young Japanese. Personally I was also ureshii, because this year I haven't been to any youth conference in Poland. I used to attend almost every conference, but this year I was collectiong money for Japan. But God had better plan for me. I wasn't at any camp in Poland, buuut I went to one in Japan!!! Amazing, nee? God has always better things for us:)) chou ureshiii:))
So after 4th service we run quickly to buy some food and then went all together to station:)) Absolutly the best was yet to come:))

Futsal!!!!!!!!!!!

We were preparing for this event in Poland... Because we needed to take sportswear!:P We met together at station and walked to the school were matches were supposed to take place. Me, Iza and Monika we had no idea what we should expect^^ For us it was like: hm it's going to be a great fun, because we haven't played for a loooong time^^ So me and Monika a bit afraid and discourage by the heat, but with fighting spirit we changed our clothes. And then went on field. Guys were first to play..

 To be honest they didn't play extremely good so we felt encouraged^^ :P:P 

Sun was too strong.... So we came out with an idea of soaking our small towels in cold water and cool our bodies with them^^ Afterwards half of my suit was wet^^ But it helped!

We were chatting with Eugene^^

Eating some snacks and soon it was our turn^^ Heat was awful!!!! But play - GREAT!!!!!!!! For the first time during our stay I could play some sports!!!! I was excited^^

Even though it was tiring...^^

During break I had chance to talk with a French guy^^ I thought he was from church, hehe^^ I explained him simply why I'm here in Tokyo. Church work, love God, love Japan. He said that he was in Warsaw for some time too. I was happy to hear that^^ Then we had around 2 more matches. My team won!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Dancing taimu^^ ^^ ^^

 Lovely players!!!

 Tanoshikatta:))

Sometimes I felt like girls are scared of me, I felt like I play too agressivly. But Sarah played similar to me:D White power!:D Hehehe, anyway it paid iff, we won!!!!!!!^^ Wonderful time, team work, running, trying to hit the ball, funny and enjoyable:))

After matches watashi to Monika no atama itai! Because of the heat.. So Satomi gave us special plaster against fever and it helped a looot! For the first time we had it^^ It was blue on one side and white on the other... When you watch dramas you can observe it^^ (it seems I'm very fascinated about this plaster...hmm..:P:P:P)

So after play we decided to go to the sento and girls went home. I waited for my Japanese friends (love them!) We went to sento, Yukorin thank you for your big heart!!!!!! She paid for me... They're too good for me. I just didn't know what to say.. Didn't know...
Sento hm..Different version of onsen:P I was a bit surprised when a man who ows this place could observe both sides, for men and women^^ But in Japan body culture is different:)) So I felt ok:))
I remember that Yukorin and girls said I'm real Japanese, I can go with them to sento, eat Japanese food and do everything they do. It was sooooooo nice to hear it, I felt extremely honoured... Moments of happiness all the time..:)) God.. God you fill every moment with joy and peace:))
Then we were with other people from futsal in italian restaurant. I ate soup and oysters. To tell you the truth after this meal for the first time I had problems with my stomach^^ Japanese food - ok, Korean food- ok, Chinese food - ok, Italian - mmm not good^^ Funny, nee?:D I think it's oysters fault..:D But the taste was ok^^ In restaurant we could seat near French guy I met and talk also with his Japanese friend. It turned out they're not from church, just christian friend invited them. I was glad to hear that, so we had nice chat together and most importantly they decided to go with us on Remix!!! Ureshii:))
After the service we went with Yuko to Ootoya!!!! And girls could try for the first time natto^^

They liked it^^ As I said, we have ugglier food in Poland:P:D

Hehe and we had fun with a dish in a box^^ 

 Usually food is on the plate... Or in a bowl... But this time.... BOX!!! Subarashii, nee?:D:D:D

It was a wonderful day.. We could encourage two boys to visit church, we played together football, I could try sento, girls tried natto... God's peace and joy around:))

Shizuoka ona day trip - continuation.

Monika and Ken were playing around like twins^^ Some jokes^^ Doing crazy things^^ I love them! So funny!!!!!! I could keep my smile all th time:)) Observing them, Satomi, Yuko, Shuhei. Heh he was amazing! Our driver! Japanese never complain.... It's unusual in Poland.. Even for christians! Polish culture has some bad customs.. Eg complaining... People do this to share their difficulties, to feel they are the same etc. But it's bad! Negative! God gace us wonderful lives! We ALWAYS have things to grateful for! Even if you don't believe in God.. You have eyes to seeyou have ears to hear you can taste you can walk you can touch you can feel... We are blessed everyday, because we can live. So I was enjoying every minute of one day trip and learning good customs from my lovely Japanese friends:))

 After eating... Our friends were discussing to which should choose... And we.... Were waiting... In the car..................

Yep. You can see the results.

Btw whenever I watch this movie I feel better^^ :P Shishyo dance... Lovely time^^

Ok, so we drove to an exclusive place.. Only for rich people... Hehehehe:D:D We took some phoootos...

Pirates of the Onsen zone:P

This was the only red one boat and it was pirates' boat:P Then we went to onsen. Mmmmmmmmm.......

Satomi and Yuko took care of us. Of course we needed to be naked.. For me and Monika it was ok. For Iza not so. Just few people. We washed ourselves.. But it's not like in the swimming pool in Poland! When you have special cabins and you just take a shower, nope! You have a row of mirrors and taps, you take special bucket, you can use shampoo, conditioner, soap which are already in this place and you become clean^^ Then you can use onsen... Mmmmm hoooot water....... Sooo relaxing........ The best fun is when you change places. Cold water, hot water, cold water, hot water. Woooow great fuuuun!!!!!!:D Tanoshikatta!!!!!!!! Masage.... And sauna^^ 92 degrees^^ Difficult to breathe, but I really like it! Really^^ Hehe we went there with Monika and then immediately submerge (or sink I don't know which word is better:P) in cold water^^ Our muscles felt it^^ It was soo relaxing and funny....... Time run so fast...

After it my body really wanted to sleep.. Hehe..

So we were coming back... We even stopped for a while, to see the view of Tokyo by night^^ Outstanding^^ But my phone didn't make good photos of it:( Kinisinaide^^ When other cars were coming up, the lights looked like angels coming^^ It was funny^^

We decide we'll visit Yokohama, see China Town and eat dinner there. I was already very tired, but very happy at the same time. Yokohama looked like the one I knew from the pictures.. I was amazed.. And thankful, I could see things I knew only from guidebooks and internet! Merciful God:) He likes to bless us! He really like it^^

China town!

I found out there, that honestly I'm not really into Chinese culture. It's too bright, colorful, so many decorations. I felt all those were kinda agressive. Too much. Japanese culture is more delicate^^ I prefer it to Chinese culture^^ But it's just my taste^^ We walked through looking for restaurant. It was late,so it wasn't easy to find good one. I hoped for ramen. But we finally found one. They ordered for us many dishes (as it should be in Chinese reastaurant:D you order many and eat all together) and we ate. It was delicious! Hehe except for one piece of meat I met in soup^^ Raw one! But still I enjoyed the meal. And they paid for us!!!!! Our lovely frieeeends:* God is soo good!!!!!! He takes care of us!!!!! He really does!!! :))

We had great talk in a car,coming back to Tokyo. We were sooo blessed to spend this day with Yuko, Satomi, Shuhei and Ken. It was the day I felt: God it's too much, too much happiness at once. I didn't deserve it and I will never deserve His blessings:)) It's grace!!!!!

:))))))))))))))))))))))

Shizuoka!!!!!!!!! One day trip. :)

We met at Mizonoguchi. They lent a car, we pop into convenie, they bought some snacks and our journey begun... Satomi shared snacks... We laughed, talked but quickly calmed.... Satomi went to sleep..

Iza too... Yuko typing messages... Ken chatting, Shuhei driving.. We ride... And me? This time I felt it's too much for me. Too much happiness. I felt I don't deserve it at all, it's too much. View from car was outstanding... It took my breath... I was looking through the window with delighted face and dreamy smile... Taking photos..

Constantly worshipping God... For beautiful Japan, for giving me opportunity to experience it... Green.. Nature.. Sun... Mountains... I praised Him naturally.. It was pure undeserved happiness. God in the car. God outside. God in the view and next to me. God. I love Him.

Sea taimu!!!!!!!!!

View? Breathtaking. Feelings? Joy, excitement, happiness. Just.. Kamisama arigatou..

We were supposed to see Mt.Fuji, but it was too cloudy. In this way we have another reasone to visit Japan again. See Fuji!!!!!!
We went to another place, to eat lunch.

 

 Yukorin looks beautiful here, nee? Artisitc photo.. Hehehe^^

We sat, ordered, and Satomi, Yuko and Monika gained interest in children behind us. Observe results^^

 The girl behind is a sister of a baby, and their mother is showing her back:D

PS Monika I envy you!!!!!

Anyway.. Kodomo daisuki!!!!!! That time I was cutely screaming and behaving a bit silly just because I saw children... Nihonno kodomo^^ 

And then we had our delicious dishes!!!!!!!!! Sashimi daisuki! I like it even more then sushi^^ This one was awesome^^ 

It looks and it tastes chou oishii!!!!:))

To be continued...