Cross-country tour: Day 4
The drive through the Rockies from Moab to Denver was a little dicey at times. We used chains, but all the same, our front-wheel-drive van (with a relatively heavy trailer) struggled to get traction. On the last hill before the Eisenhower Tunnel, we spun the wheels going 10mph for a few tense minutes but somehow made it over the pass. Whew!
We spent New Year’s Eve with Aiko and her family in Denver. It was the perfect way to wind down, with healthy snacks, ping pong, and video games. Thank you Aiko, Yuuji, Matthew, and Connor!
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After Denver we went to Yutan NE and met Lincoln Kokyo Taiko. We spent new year’s day playing bon taiko and eating Maureen’s mom’s osechi ryouri, the traditional Japanese new year’s foods. Everything was delicious, Emiko! It was a wonderful way to start 2011! Thank you Kokyo!
Today we did another bon taiko workshop… this time in Olathe KS with Ki Daiko and Three Trails Taiko. We had a fantastic time with Dianne, Keiko, and the whole gang. The enthusiasm was really energizing! Thank you, everyone!
