Manjiro Nakahama John
Samurai, Translator
Aboard the Kanrin Maru
February 23rd, 186o
As our journey to the east continues, each day grows more mundane and painfully uncomfortable than the last. Our activities are redundant and our morale is at all time low. However, today we took a break from all that for a lively celebration. We did this in recognition of the anniversary of the birth of the Unites States' first president, George Washington. I do not know much about him but the Americans certainly hold him in a very high regard. The way I see it, there is no better way to adapt to foreign customs than to completely immerse yourself in their traditions and celebrate common events. The celebration was also a nice distraction from what has now become our everyday life. I am greatly looking forward to honoring other American holidays with the locals once we port.
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It was a great way ti take a break from it all
ReplyDeleteI am glad you enjoyed celebrating one of our many American traditions
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