My great homestay

I spent a wonderful time with my host family, Lloyd and Marcia.They took us to many places around Spokane to see countryside and neighborhood.We went to a Japanese garden, a pet store, an animal shelter, some shopping malls, a theater, a Jewish temple, and so on.
At an animal shelter, there were a lot of dogs and cats that people didn't need or lost. They were in a narrow corridor, and barked as they asked our help when we came. I have a dog, so I was much affected by their appeal, and learned the sorrowful fact. I thought I cherish my dog more. After that, we went to their house. I was surprised because their house looked like Japanese house, and they have many Japanese things. It made me comfortable. I served them powdered green tea as I belong to the tea ceremony club. They love many kinds of tea, so they were very pleased, and I was also glad. Then, Lloyd served us Chinese tea. It was a little bitter and strong, but it tasted good. At night, we went to the theater to watch a movie named "Marley and me." It was difficult for me to watch the movie in English, but I could understand by context. Watching a movie in English is good practice to study English.
My host family was really nice. Lloyd is gentle and he can use a computer very well. Marcia is good at cooking. She made a lasagna and a Dutch baby (it likes an apple pie) for us. I was very happy and enjoyed the meal. She gave me a recipe of Dutch baby, so I will try to cook when I go back to Japan. I really appreciate for them, and want to keep in touch with them.