Enoshima and Kamakura - site seeing and our last full day in Japan

August 6th, today was the last full day in Japan, and we went site seeing. Although we were all tired as the trip is winding down, it was a lot of fun to spend time with our brothers and sisters in Japan. I really believe that the time we spend together, the fellowship, and the bonds that were formed will become our strength. 

Some church youth from the Tokyo churches met up with us and we all took the train to Enoshima first. It was fun to experience taking the train with the whole team and more! It was a little crazy because we had to constantly make sure we didn't loose anyone. But that also made it fun! 

 After transferring trains multiple times, we got to Enoshima. This was also the area that pastor Nobu is from. There were a lot of people there that looked like they were there to swim in the ocean or to surf. It was a different part of Japan that I had never seen before.

After walking up a STEEP long hill for a good 10 minutes we arrived at a store/restaurant at the top of the mountain. There was a beautiful view of the ocean and the city. There were hawks riding the wind gracefully, and there was a nice breeze! We ate lunch there, and I guess this area is known for their seafood.
After lunch we walked back down the steep hill,  did some shopping and walked around the town. As we were walking and shopping we hit our first rain storm in Japan. I can never get used to the idea that it's hot, yet pouring rain, and the humidity gets even higher!
We spent time at Enoshima, and then took the train to Kamakura, and got to look around the town and spend some time shopping. We went to a famous temple/shrine area, and there was a festival going on too.

Many of the youth and church members spent the whole day with us, walked around with us, and showed us around Enoshima and Kamakura. We laughed lots, saw lots, walked lots and had lots of fun!

The time of fellowship today and throughout the trip really made the whole experience special. The people we met and the special connection we have through Jesus is really what brings us together and strengthens us. It's amazing to see past mission team members again, and it's been amazing to meet new church family. The love and support that we have received from American and Japan is overwhelming! Thank you for your love and support! and thank you Jesus for surrounding us with AMAZING people!

- Chie