ARI: Week 1
It has been a busy first week in Japan at the Asian Rural Institute. Last Saturday the community celebrated the opening of a brand new dining hall and classroom building after the previous one was damaged in the earthquake of 2011. On Wednesday we harvested the rice that will sustain this community of 60+ people for a whole year. And to top it off, Anna and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary! Here are a few pictures to sum up our time so far.
The ARI Choir--Singing for the Building Dedication
Our First Day--Sunflower Harvest
Anna on the job
Getting Sunflowers into the drying room
Chopping Silage
Rice Awaiting
Prayers before the Harvest
Songs too
This is how you cut the rice
This is how you hang it...but not actually on people
Rice Combine
A little muddy at times
Freshly Cut
Hangin' to dry
Wonderful to see you are doing fine. Happy Anniversary
Happy Anniversary! What an anniversary to remember!
These are amazing pictures. It looks beautiful there and certainly looks like a good area to raise the different crops. We look forward to seeing what you write as the season changes.
Awesome pictures. Thanks for sharing your story! Happy Anniversay!
What a fabulous way to celebrate your anniversary! One of many adventures of life you two will share! Thanks for sharing these pictures! What an experience!