Tickets

So we got our tickets. They are for Singapore Airlines. If anyone has flown Singapore, please leave a comment with your thoughts on the airline. We will be getting into Japan on the 8th. Can't wait

Visit from Mimasaka

Last week, 16 or so students from Mimasaka University visited BYU. I had the privilage of meeting them and touring a bit before the students competed with the track team. I'm not sure about the outcome of the meet, but as for the relations aspect of things, I believe things went well.

They picked BYU out of any school in the nation to visit. After traveling all the way from Okayama Japan, I hope we met their expectations.

We visited Park City, in particular the ski jumping and boblsed/luge venues. We walked down Main Street and bought silly souviniers. I had a good time with these very personable, very kind and generous students. I think they enjoyed the atmosphere at BYU and loved the scenic trip through Provo canyon and Heber.

I enjoyed speaking Japanese with the students and talking to them about Utah. I guess sometimes it takes explaining this place to a visitor that helps me realize how many really neat things this state has to offer.

I also realized the amazing work of Guest Services. What a neat job, to meet visitors/dignitaries from around the world. They do a top notch job.

Here are a couple of links about the meet.
http://www.byucougars.com/Filing.jsp?ID=7705
http://utahstateaggies.cstv.com/sports/c-track/recaps/033106aaa.html