We gave our presentation in front of Rotary Club members here.

We are so happy that many people said us they enjoyed that.

We enjoyed Cafe Time here.

I gave Nambu Tekki to Dick and Chris adding my warmest appreciation.

In the U.S., I had chances to explain about Japanese Cultures.

We also visited Colorado Mills to listen to their pro-environmental behavior.
Colorado Mills is one of the biggest shopping mall in Colorado.
It was "Earth Day".
We could wee their serving special cookies using renewable energy to bake.

On April 23rd, we moved from Golden to Evergreen.
We joied Evergreen Rotar Club meeting at 7:00 a.m.
We gave presentation about Japan and GSE members.

We stay at Grand Timber Lodge in Breckenridge.
Cooking time increased our cooperative spirit.

This is a picture from the lodge window.

USGS is a Research Center of earthquake, and it shares its data with countries all over the world.
http://www.usgs.gov/

He explained the differences between earthquake in Haiti and in Chile.
Based on U.S. Geological Survey figures, the earthquake in Haiti had the magnitude of 7.0, and 23000 people were killed.

On the other hand, 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile could rank as one of the most powerful in history, and 510 people were killed.

What are their differences?
The crucial point was aseismic capacity.
The number of earthquake victime indicates that construction in Chile is better than Port au Prince, although a big step down from Japan and California.
I am glad to visit this center because our prefecture experienced the big earthquake two years ago.

This is equipment that measures earthquake, and located all over the world.

This indicates details of earthquak.

We visited Red RocksCommunity College.

I was very impressed that over half of their students have some job experiences.

There are also some hight schoolstudents who are interested in college study.

We also visited Sky Fuel.

This is a solar concentrator manufacturing company.

They are making great efforts to use sunlight effectively.

I stay at my new host family's house.

I enjoy cooking with my hostmoter.

In the first day, I cooked "Somen" noodle.

I was happy because their sweet granddaughter said she loved it.

We celeblated here birthday at fancy restaurant run by hostparents' son-in -law.

Rascal also says "Happy Birthday" to Haru.

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We were invited to "Pot Luck".

It is a party that guests bring foods, and its recipe is decided beforehand.

I gave a presentation under the title of "kimono".

People were surprised with "Obi" part.

I started the presentation with my question, "How long do you think this obi is?"

The answer is "about 4m".

"Awesome!"

We were hosted warmly.

Our GSE team introduced ourselves using powerpoint.

To our surprise, they gave a wonderful present.

They sang Rotaly song "tenite tsunaide" in Japanese.

This is a picture of Mr. Kasai.

This picture is taken in front of a lorry.( related to his company)

We went to National Center for Atmospheric Reserch.

They kindly gave us presentation about "Renewable Energy".

Their main focus is on 'wind power" electricity.

This is a famous sight of Boulder called "flat iron"

As this name indicate, these mountains looks like HUGE irons.

We are invited to dinner.

We wore kimono at this party, and had a great time.

We visited Boulder Community Hospital that is awarded by U.S. Green building Coundil with their lerdership in energy and environmental design.

We were kindly invited to the lunch meeting of Coal Creek Rotaly.

At the end of meeting, representative of each team exchanged its banner.

We visited Namaste Solar Electric company that is advanced in the area of renewable energy.

We had discussion with members there.

We had dinner together last night.

Thanks to their warm hospitalityk, we are relaxed so much.

I brought Tea Ceremony goods from Japan.

I was worried about Japanese Vowl whether I could caryy it safely, but I could carry it safely.

I servfed Japanese Tea to host family members, and I am happy they enjoy it.

Haru taught them Origami.

Because Japanese "ninjya' is popular now, her hand-made ninja star was their favorite.

They were so clever with their fingers.

We visited Eco-cycle Inc. today.

Their model is German and Australia, but they established their own system originally.

One of big difference between here and Japan is that they do not devide their dusts when they put in garbages, and it is devided after they are collected to the facility.

It is called "a single stream".

We also visited "Frasier Meadoews Retirement Community". People who retired their job are residents there. This community has three groups. The first group people do not need help. The second are assisted people. The third are hospitalized people.

They run their own community by organizing its council.

We are so impressed with enjoying their life after their retirement.

I remember the word "Quolity of Life" when I visited this community.

早朝にも関わらず心温まるお見送りをしていただいて仙台を出発し・・・・

無事にデンバーに着きました！

成田空港にお見送り来てくれたともこさま、ありがとうございました

出発前に抹茶ラテを飲めて幸せでした！！

LAXに来てくれたひろこさまも、ありがとう♪

５年前にロスに遊びに来たときにおいしい～！と大騒ぎした、

チップスアホイの差し入れ、とても嬉しかったです。

お父さま、姫君とも会えて感動してしまいました。

LAXで乗り換えて、デンバーへ。

機内では、ホームステイに向けて、HARUとTOMOで折り紙の練習。

近くに座っていた、かわいい～アメリカの女の子（３才）に、鶴とキツネ、手裏剣、風船を折ってプレゼント

しました。

とても喜んでくれて、嬉しかったです。

無事にデンバー着。

お世話をしてくださるコニーさん達とも無事にお会いでき、ホテルまで送っていただきました。

空港の近くに早速ソーラーパネルがあり、空港の電力もソーラーパネルで支えられていることが

分かりました。

明日からの研修が楽しみです。