Living in a different country is all about experiencing a new lifestyle. Here is a picture of where we live in Hiroshima. We live smack dab in the downtown area of a big city. Our apartment complex is the building on the very right behind Julia. It is located on the river and next to a small shaded playground, which helps to feel a little bit removed from the city. Since Hiroshima is a delta the river fills and empties every day due to the changing tides of the ocean. The kids are quickly learning how to cross city streets, ride the street cars, and learn which side of the sidewalk to walk down- you guessed it-it is different than the US. The next adventure is teach the kids how to ride their bikes on the city streets and sidewalks-forget getting ready for school and reviewing math facts. We have to learn how to survive in the city!
We are also trying to get use to driving on the left side of the road- so far no accidents. However, Mike did get to meet the police since he decided to go the wrong way on a 1 way street!
Yesterday we rode the streetcars all over the city and found this gem of a playground. The kids loved it!
Great playground- Look out Hiroshima- Les is driving. I15 was good practice!
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