Picture This

Picture this:

A big, sweaty American steps in the Yokohama Baystars gear store.

Ok in this story I'm the big, sweaty American so I'll continue:

I see a jersey I'd like to purchase. I see sizes S and M and quickly dismiss those, obviously. I see L and then O.

I'm an O

That's not the point.

As I asked the attendant what O meant, e proceeded to graciously show me a sample O and motioned for me to try it on.

He then held my drink AND my bag.

I struggled to get the jersey on because of my watch.....and maybe my stomach, so from behind me ANOTHER gentleman gently helps me put on the jersey.

And that's just some of the magic of Japan and of the Japanese people.

Japan has welcomed me with open arms and as I sit outside of Yokohama stadium, I'm sad to think about leaving tomorrow.

But: I will be back. And, I'm going to enjoy this game!

See more of my travels at roseoverexposed.blogspot.com