Well, another day has passed at what feels like the extended version of camp. All seven of us girls are staying in one room, so instead of the "5th day of camp" feel from never going to bed on time and having to get up early, we're having the "14th" day of camp" feel, which I think is a new one for all of us. It's fun, though, and it's good to get to know these women (and Nate) on a deeper level. A variety of backgrounds and strengths/wisdom are represented, and we have a lot to draw from as a group. It will be great to meet up with our other three teachers when we get to Japan and see how the puzzle gets completed. This morning we finally did what we've all been waiting anxiously for: watched the Academy Award-winning Funehiki, Where Dreams Come True. We were particularly delighted when, during the showing of a cultural dance, the narrator (who was clearly reading a script throughout the film) stammered out in a monotone voice, "here the dancers raise a lusty cry" and later something about a stew "warming the cockles of the heart" just about the time "the chill of winter begins to penetrate the bones." Truly it made our dreams come true...literally, because afterward we were all so sleepy we were ordered off to a mandated "nap time" by our leader. Aaaah, at least my dreams came true at that moment. No word on our visas yet, but the majority of the group believes (when I say believe, I mean took a random guess) that they will be sent tomorrow. Considering the three poor sensei (teachers) in Japan have to cover our classes while we're not there (or so we're told), the sooner we can get there the better. We're still praying... Quote of the day: Nathan Tucker while describing a favorite dessert of his: "It's like pumpkin pie on crack!!"