Thank you @Shinya0 & @Stephanie
It's important to be as welcoming to others as one would want to be treated by family and friends.
Open arms and an open heart, friendly welcoming smile.
As some may have seen through reading my contributions to ABB CC, I used to keep a plain book/ journal so we could share stories, write the alphabet, numbers, recipes, a piece about themselves and their home land, interests etc as it's a great way to break down barriers and open communication.
I've meet many wonderful people from Osaka, Japan @Shinya0 including through when I hosted those attending English Language schools here in Auckland, New Zealand.
Have you visited our shores Shinya?
I wish we could turn back time and have those fabulous freedoms back in an instant as it's so important for all of our Public Health and economies.
My hopes and dreams, along with I'm sure many others, were to go to Japan to meet up with those who traveled to New Zealand who I hosted and attend the Japan Olympics @Shinya0 .
Sadly that is not to be.
Alas I've many fond memories and through Photograph albums I can hold in my hand, along with the treasured Book of Treasures, and books we were gifted about their lives and places of origin, turn the paper pages without worrying about losing internet connection to see my Japanese friends and relive the Good Ole Times that way instead along with connecting with others who came from wide and afar to New Zealand.
All the best and look forward to seeing our lovely Japanese tourists and friends back on our shores
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