Shimabara, Japan
Martha Nojima met me at the Nagasaki Airport last night and brought me to Toako’s beautiful house. Toako’s sister Taiko will be our official cook this week. I was so tired that I took a lovely bath and slept hard. This morning we saw that Taiko is truly an outstanding cook. I would never have imagined all of this food for breakfast! So good and so fresh.
Saw a bit of the town. Then went to meet Martha’s mother in law, Matha’s husband and her school. At her school, we walked with two young mothers to visit samurai houses. Then two more classes with little kids. Home at 5:30 PM for a nap. Everything is so clean and civilized. and polite. Fascinating. I really like it here.