smile and bow

konichiwa. we arrived safely to japan and are experiencing the crazy world of tokyo anime, sushi, pagodas and fashion. even the pets here have banging style... mini denim skirts and pink sanrio panchos are the latest craze! the people here are so accommodating... and tiny! and since we've learned a total of 3 phrases, we bow- to everyone for everything. scotty's friend wes has been our own personal tour guide and has taught us a lot about the shinto religion- and has warned us about the god who takes your anus if you don't bow to him on the streets. please pray for us.

we're headed to kyoto tomorrow on an overnight bus to experience old japan and sip tea with geishas and sumos.

farewell america

it's true, we're leaving tomorrow!

basic itinerary...

depart @ LAX: sept 17 @ 1pm

japan: sept 18-29

china: sept 29- oct 21

malaysia: oct 21-24

thailand: oct 25- nov 23

thailand-cambodia-vietnam (intrepid tour with rosalie and cristiana): nov 23-dec 7 

thailand: dec 7-10

arrive @ LAX (home!): dec 10 @ 3:30pm

we'll post pics and stories as often as we can! please keep us in your prayers and leave us messages on this site and email us at:

nicole: nicolelvillanueva@gmail.com

brittany: brittanydanelle@gmail.com

we miss and love you all!