So, we really have schoolwork to do? Crap.

Japan was incredible. I traveled with four other people throughout the country, seeing Hiroshima, Kyoto, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Tokyo and Yokohama. There was not a dull moment the entire time. We saw and did things I can't even believe I actually saw and did -- real geishas in Kyoto, hundreds of cherry blossom trees, the peak of Mt. Fuji (it was foggy when we got there), a capsule hotel, hot springs bath, Shibuya crossing, Harajuku girls and a Japanese baseball game, among other things. The country and its people were beautiful and kind. I will go back to Japan some day, there's no question about it.

I PROMISE to update from all the way back in Thailand as soon as some of my schoolwork calms down in the next three or four days. We have nine days on the ship before Hawaii.

We're all in school mode once again -- another Global Studies exam coming up and I also have two papers due. All this amazing experience comes at a price, I guess!

Oh, and HAPPY EASTER! We get to have two because we're crossing the international dateline! But, none of the fun celebrating, sadly not even a day off (We have class! Both days!). I will be going to the sunrise service tomorrow morning, though, if I can get up on time.