Lost in translation

One of the perks of being a military family is the opportunity to travel the world - for free! Now, we're currently stationed in Japan, my husband's second since he joined the Navy. I've always wanted to visit Japan as a kid and I never expected to actually live here. I guess it's one of the many confirmations that I did marry the right guy. LOL

So far, it has been a really great experience. It's a whole new culture and it was a little bit overwhelming at first, especially with the language. People speak little english but you can get your message across with universal hand gestures (mostly pointing at things) and, of course, the translator app on the iphone. Many restaurants, especially ones near the base, also offer english menus. Now these can get tricky. Most are accurate (meaning what you read is actually what you get). However, some really do just get lost in translation.

More pics of Japan to come! :)