Good BYE

This is the last post folks.Thanks for coming a long for theride. I will end this blogwith a picture of the little man who was the inspiration for this blog. My son Henry Lukoma. He still only has one name. So Lukomas can you help him out. HE needsto get his signature Lukoma 3 or 4 names. Just enough so that he has to remove one when he gets a passport.Lukomas reading this will know what I mean. I certainly do: seeing as my full name is:
Anna-Clare Basanyukira Lucia Namuyomba
Lukoma!
Phew it can't even fit on one line.
And in case you wondering Kojja's full name is:
Henry Victor Kasozi Lukoma.
By the way I love this picture.It looks like Henry-kun is saying ONE TIME!!
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Last JAPANESE day

23rd August
Our last day began with a lovely breakfast atMcdonalds. Kojja had his special tamago burger.It is an egg burger with bacon and cheese I believe and it is only available until September. After breakfast I went tomy yoga class and Kojja had the pleasure ofbaby sitting his lovely nephew for onehour or so. The last baby sitting session was apparently a smashing success. Henry-kun didn't cry. He was mersmerized by a woman playing music in the department store. I met them walking home and Henry-kun was fast asleep.
Then we got ready for the airport. We were lucky to speak with Mummy. Also the night before we talked to Phina and Carol Wamala. I think it has been almost 10 or 11 years since I last saw Carol. The phone calls really made my day.
A kind colleague drove us to the airport.It was a very necessary ride. Kojja had an outstanding amount of luggage.2 huge bags, 1 big carry on, a backpack,a bag with souvenirs and his walking stick from Mt. Fuji. Luckily he checked in very easily and they allowed him to take his walking stick.
We kept in contact via text messages up until he boarded his flight from Kansai international.His route was very mad. Haneda to Kansai Kansai to Dubai and then finallyDubai to New York. His bags were checked all the way to New York.
You can see us at the airport and notice my fuschia pink dress. Forever 21 has come to Japan and that is my first purchase. Very reasonable but chic clothes. Kojja is wearing a t-shirtI gave him with very non-sensical Japanese English phrases on it.
I left the airport feeling very sad.This was actually a first for me.Not the sadness but the fact that I was the one left behind. In the past Kojja would always be the one left behind when I went to college. I now totally understand his feelings. I will really miss my little brother.

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JAPANESE BBOYS

22nd August
We went to an awesome bboy or breakdance festival in Harajuku.
The dancers were just so talented and the music was great too. Henry-kun even had to clap his hands after each performance.
There were all sorts of stalls and food food for sale. I was also particularly impressedby the graffiti artwork. It was done live on site.
After the break dance event we walked to Shibuya. And we also happened upon a special clothing store called Billionaire's Boys Club. The brand is designed by a famous musician in America called Pharell. He also has another brand called ice cream.Both brands are very niche and collector's item like. We saw both stores and snuck in this picture before we were told we couldn't take pictures. The stores just looked so cool and the prices were very HOT! 80 bucks for a t-shirt...

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Host Family and Puppy Love

22nd August
Henry-kun was so thrilled to play with the dog at my host parent's place. We all went for a walk in the morning. Henry-kun was holding the dog's strap and being very attentive. Here you can see him playing with the dog inside. Their interaction was very cute.
I was surprised to find Henry-kun could climb up the stairs all by himself. He suddenly disappeared and when I looked up I saw him playing with kojja upstairs.
You can see some of my host family in the picture.That is my host mother, brother and father. Some members were away for the day so Kojja didn't get to meet them.
Well Kojja had one more day left in Japan and he was lucky enough to get his birthday wish: watching break dancers all day long.

Midnight Ice cream

21st August
Kojja turned 20 on the 22nd of August. We spent the evening of the 21st at my host parent's house in Takasago. At midnight Kojja ate his birthday ice cream. I was asleep until 1150pm.

I woke up just in time to say Happy birthday.
The next morning at breakfast my host mother surprised Kojja with this beautiful cake.

The Japanese writings ays He n ri. Which is the Japanese spelling of Henry.
The cake was delicious and we had a very relaxed time there. Kojja also enjoyed watching season 3 of Lost.
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Home Birthday Party for Kojja

Sunday 16th August

We had an awesome house party for Kojja's 20th party. The mix of different people present was so interesting. We had one friend who is in a band, a teacher and a former fashion designer. My co-worker also joined. The menu was a mix of Japanese and Western fast food. We had sushi, KFC, and Mister Donut. The KFC was so delicious. Kojja claims it was just as good as KFC in Gabs. YAY!

Then Henry-kun put on a dance show for us. He danced to Michael Jackson's Gotta Be Startin Something and Beat It. His moves were really smooth. And he even sang along at the part which goes "YEAH YEAH!"

Next up was an excellent Birthday cake. It was tiramisu, chocolate-chip, chiffon cake. YUMMY.I hope Kojja remembers his Japanese style birthday. I sure will.

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Yukata vs Kimono

We got all Japan-esy and wore Yukata at the Hotel. But we didn't get to keep them. Luckily Kojja received a gift of a Kimono (genuine Samurai wear) from a friend. In the last two pictures you can see Kojja in his Kimono. He is holding the walking stick we bought at Mt Fuji. Nice prop don't you think?

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