野麦峠スキー場へ行ってきました。 - We Went To the Nomugi Pass Ski Slope -
『被災地から留学中の子どもたちにスキーを体験させたい』
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We Went To the Nomugi Pass Ski Slope
Around 3.11, we suddenly became busy, so I could not give an update.
I truly apologize to everyone who was kindly looking forward to it.
On March 15th, we went to the Nomugi Pass ski slope with four of the girls, the staff, and the Executive Director’s family.
This plan was made possible through the assistance we humbly received from the Nagano Prefecture Future Fund below.
“We want to give the children from the disaster-struck area the experience of skiing.”
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“Come on…let’s slide〜〜〜♪”
“It’s been a while since I last skied〜♪” said the girls who were triumphantly enjoying themselves.
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As for these girls, it was absolutely their first time.
But, one of our staff grew up in Hokkaido.
She was a very skilled teacher♪
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“Executive Director, this is impossible~~~~!”
“Ugh, enough already!” these girls were saying.
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But, please take a look!
They were able to ski this much〜♪
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This is the my second son (5 years old)
He participated in the ski class twice, and was able to ski this well (^^)
Everyone fully enjoyed the winter in Nagano in their own way.
To everyone who contributed to this project and to everyone who kindly aided us, we truly thank you very much.
As they were able to play outside with all their heart for the first time in a long while, the girls were as pleased as can be.
By Executive Director
Translated by Shane Healy, Middlebury College, Vermont, USA