No rest for the weary..

Dear Everyone,
Although today was supposed to be a relaxing day for us as a team, we started early to go shopping and to a famous bamboo forest. The market we went to only shows up once a month so it was quite large and quite a treat to go to. There were over 1,000 people scouring the different stalls and haggling with the peddlers for a cheaper price. I found some nice goodies and just enjoyed walking around and taking in the scenery. The market was setup near the center of a Shinto temple so it was not all commercialized and the temple area that we saw was quite beautiful. Continue to pray for the Japanese people, that God would stir a revival in the nation and in the hearts of a people enslaved by tradition and cultural pressure of perfection.
After shopping for quite some time, we caught a bus to a famous bamboo forest in Japan. It was a very unique and marvelous experience to walk underneath and through a forest of giant bamboo. The sound of the bamboo crackling in the wind was a sound I will never forget and one that was quite soothing to a weary sojourner. We spent a little while there just taking in the sight before we headed off to enjoy conveyor belt sushi.. That's right, the restaurant we went too consisted of a seat with a conveyor belt circling the entire place. Every plate was a dollar and we easy ate quite a few plates..It was a very interesting experience and one I hope to enjoy again someday..
Once we finished eating the team split up. Two members came back to hang out with the college guys we met on Saturday and the rest of us continued shopping/walking around Kyoto.. After many hours of walking, walking, walking, and being lost, we finally found the right bus to bring us home. We had a chance to rest for a few minutes and then the guys were off to an authentic Japanese hot spring... It was a great experience and if you want to know more ask me in person because it's a bit much to blog about... All I will say on here is that it was very revealing and relaxing at the same time..
We just got back from the spa about an hour ago and are preparing to go to bed. We hope to enjoy our last day in Japan tomorrow seeing as how Wednesday we are coming home. Continue to pray for our team's safe journey home and that we would carry with us what God has taught us and used us in Japan for.

Only By Grace,
Cody