Last night was epic and included such amazing highlights as Shabu-Shabu (all-you-can-eat meat dipping), two rounds of karaoke (the reverb fest in the below video), and lots of stuff lost in translation.  This morning we feel a bit lazy and we’re leaving for Kyoto today but we have no idea …

You know it’s official when you change your Facebook status.  Kess and I got engaged today.  This is exciting. ** Edited to add: Image #1 by Riccis Valladares. Image #2 by Nicki Lou (Kess’ roommate).

The monks pestered us to explain our jobs to them.  When they found out we were theater types, they wanted to see some proof.  Rita gave a little performance: a Two Minute Monologue* (which Matt later had to translate into Spanish). Location: Resurrection Priory in Coban, Guatemala downstairs from where …