Sergio's Visit

I remember when I got the scholarship to come to Japan. Out of so many test takers, only another guy and I were offered to enter the program. When we left Brazil, we were scared, clueless of what was ahead. Sergio and I became close friends, we hung out together, we were the only ones who could share Brazilian culture, language, food... We really supported each other our first year in Japan!
Then, I came to Kobe and he went to a cold area, a prefecture named Niigata. Three years ago his dad came to Japan to work at the Consulate. Now, Sergio is in Tokyo again, finishing his Masters (like me) and living with his dad and his new step-mom and newborn step-sister.
Last week they visited us in Kobe and traveled around this area to see Osaka, Himeji, Kyoto, Nara and Kobe. Below are a few of the pictures we took while they were around!


Here is Karen, Sergio's 8-month old step-sister. She is adorable! So quiet! A blessing! Her mom can be seen on the left side!


Here is Karen again! KAWAII!


On the right is our friend Sergio, on the left is his dad (also called Sergio) and his new baby Karen!