adventure day

Some days were just meant for adventure. Today was one of those days. I woke up early enough and set off for the International Community House by bus with Shenea. We had a map, though not a very good one, and we had a time of finding it. Luckily, we ran into two nice high schoolers who decided to take us there, since they didn’t speak enough English to give us directions. I posted at the ICH for a language exchange and then went to the library and picked up a bunch of magazines that they were giving away for free including some on the Middle East, India, and New Africa. I also got a hippy magazine that had an ad for Dr. Broner’s on the back. When we were done looking through the library, we headed back for the bus stop, stopping in some stores along the way to shop. It was fun to finally be out in Kyoto and able to look around and discover what is in those doorways that look so interesting while you’re riding the bus. I felt like it was a really good day in which I got a lot accomplished. Then again, maybe it was just being outside, being able to see for myself. When we finally got home, Shenea and I realized we were starving. We were looking for a restaurant when I mentioned Laa Jaawab. I had never eaten Indian food before, so she decided we should go. She has been to India before and taught me the proper way to eat Indian food. I really enjoyed getting out of my comfortable culinary box, and trying something new. Plus, it was pretty good! Really good, actually. I’m looking forward to eating more ethnic foods in the future. I went home thankful that I had spent an entire day venturing away from what I was used to.