Selected pictures of Shinya from the web site

Bahamas Trip - October, 2001

Shinya feeds a goat

On the ship home Shinya, the shy person he is, takes over the dance floor

Halloween Party - October, 2001

Manny and Shinya - how embarrassing!!!

Halloween Party at Bärbel's

Just like in Japan

Right!

House of Terror - October, 2001

The group gathers for some roller coaster rides

Shinya finally looks at one of the rides!

Disney Trip - December, 2001

Shinya with Fernando and Babette

Sea Camp - February, 2002

Shinya hears the rules - doesn't sound like fun, yet!

Shinya at the dance - looks like he is having fun

Signing autographs for the group at Sea Camp

In a thoughtful mood on one of the boats at Sea Camp

This is NOT a Japanese Horror Movie - just a fake lobster behind the guys in the Florida Keys

Peace River Trip - April, 2002

Getting ready to go canoeing

Stiltsville - May, 2002

Shinya catches some sushi

Trying to learn the moves to YMCA

Hiro and Shinya fishing early in the morning

As the boat pulls out we leave Shinya behind, having finally learned YMCA

Pictures Posted February 28, 2002

Shinya's Family Visits Weston Rotary Club

Shinya's Mom in traditional kimono

Shinya's Dad, Mom and sister

Shinya's Dad addressing the Weston Club

Shinya is really impressed that his Dad is speaking - notice how calm he is !!  Notice how unusual that is!!!

Roy Joseph translating for Shinya's sister - she spoke better American English than Roy!

At the left is Susie Alshire, the Youth Exchange officer for the Weston Club with Shinya and family

Shinya's Dad gets to ring the bell to end the Rotary meeting

Ken Ruiz (left),  President of the Weston Club, and Susie Alshire (right), Youth Exchange Officer with Shinya and family

Posted November 14, 2001

Momo, Shinya and Hiro in the Bahamas

True Bahamians!

Shinya with Fernando (Brazil)