The Carpenters--World Tour. First stop: Japan

Well, they've left Mito, moving on to more highly esteemed venues such as Yokohama, Tokyo, and Mount Fuji. They'll be completing their summer tour with stops in Brazil and Turkey. We groupies are left behind, trying to pick up the pieces and get back to life-as-usual, until the next group of superstars (the Barneches, maybe you've heard of them?) blows into town. T-minus eleven until the next show.
Here are some highlights from the week:

My little Crissy turns 21! Fun fact: we've both celebrated our 21st birthdays in Japan! But mine involved a sushi dinner...aren't you glad yours didn't, Cris?
Me, Sis Cris, Aunt Lynette, Papa Bob, Mama Donna.
Yakki nikku (Korean-style barbecue) with the Obatas.

Dad and Mom try their hand at pottery in Kasama.
Mariko, Makoto, Jessie and Nichika/Michelle served as wonderful translaters, photographers, co-potters and muses in Kasama.






Classic Cris






Coming soon to a Christmas card near you