Portland trip was great experience for me. All Extension students went to Portland by bus on November 10th through the 13th. This trip was the last trip for us during extension program, so I had the best memories through this trip. In addition, I had super exciting memories at three places.
First of all, we enjoyed visiting Columbia Basin College. There was a place like a botanical garden, and I talked to some students and ate lunch there. We talked about my presentation, favorite things and many more. They listened to my presentation carefully and advised and asked some questions against my presentation, for example, “You should explain more detail about the topic” and “What kind of duties do they have anything else?. I was really glad that they said to me “ we are interested in your presentation.”. They may come to MFWI to see my presentation. I’m looking forward to seeing them again. Finally, he gave bookmark to me. This became one of my treasure. To sum up, I had enjoyable time with them.
Second, we had enjoyable time at Japanese supermarket, UWAJIMAYA. There were a lot of Japanese foods, tools, books and many more. They made me very crazy and happy. I bought many things such as Udon, Natto, Sushi and Dango. I wanted more, but these things were very expensive for me, for example, sushi was about 15 dollars. In Japan, I can buy it about 5 dollars. Therefore, I could not buy a lot. However, I regretted after buying only a few things, because I noticed I could eat Japanese foods every day after one month. After trip, I immediately ate most of the foods. They were really yummy. I’m looking forward to eating Japanese foods in Japan.
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| My partner, Lachlan Corriell |
Second, we had enjoyable time at Japanese supermarket, UWAJIMAYA. There were a lot of Japanese foods, tools, books and many more. They made me very crazy and happy. I bought many things such as Udon, Natto, Sushi and Dango. I wanted more, but these things were very expensive for me, for example, sushi was about 15 dollars. In Japan, I can buy it about 5 dollars. Therefore, I could not buy a lot. However, I regretted after buying only a few things, because I noticed I could eat Japanese foods every day after one month. After trip, I immediately ate most of the foods. They were really yummy. I’m looking forward to eating Japanese foods in Japan.
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| My greatest souvenir |
Finally, we went to two huge shopping mall. We did not have to pay sales tax in Portland, so Portland was wonderful place to go shopping. I purchased many things such as coat, wallet, cap and many more for souvenir and myself. For example, the wallet is for my mother, because my mother’s birthday is December 30th. I hope she is glad to see it and use it from now on. I bought a lot, but I wanted something more and more. When I left Portland, my carrying bag was full because of souvenir. I was satisfied, because I could have the greatest shopping time at Portland.
In conclusion, Portland became one of my favorite places through this trip. These place, Columbia Basin College, UWAJIMAYA and shopping were very nice. Therefore, I’d like to take my family and friends to Portland someday. This trip is great opportunity for me to know about America more and more.