Next we headed for Ueno Park where there are lots of different museums and........the zoo!
Ueno Zoo has recently brought in 2 giant pandas from China and everyone was very keen to see the real thing.....not the floral version!
We made a quick stop at the statue of the Last Samurai and walked through the park in brilliant sunshine.
There were lots of street acts and performers to watch but the best was a musical group called RAKUTAKEDAN, 4 musicians who played lots of different instruments all made from bamboo. They were amazing to listen to but when they played The Little Mermaid, Mr Coates and Miss Dobbin started to dance and we all got so embarrassed that we decided to move on!!
The zoo was fantastic! Mrs Fellowes-Prynne loved it because it was free for school children! First stop the Giant Pandas! They were gorgeous!
We just loved watching them because they were very funny!
They lay in the strangest of poses!
They lay in the strangest of poses!
Riley just couldn't stop laughing!
Next the monkeys-Nathans favourite!
Then we saw a poster for a red, furry animal. Nathan and Morgan said it was a red panda. Mrs Fellowes-Prynne said "Rubbish-I've never heard of them!"
After 2 hours of argument......she was wrong!! Look at Nathan's face!
There was so much to see and do-lots of different animals from polar bears to giraffes, hippos and zebras and even big metal ostriches!
One of the highlights was the Petting Zoo....Thomas had a go at braiding the goats beard!!
Annabel found a friend who wouldn't leave her alone!
Aaron nearly had his coat nibbled by this little Billy.
The penguins were another great favourite.
Riley.....it's not REAL!!
There was also a wolf with the longest legs ever.....we nicknamed it Chloe!!
And Shannon just loved the flamingoes because they are her favourite colour.
There was so much to see and do so we stayed all afternoon until the zoo closed at 5pm. Then we took our last train back to Asakusa for dinner in a Japanese restaurant. Finally we headed for home to pack up our suitcases for an early start tomorrow.
We can't believe our Japanese adventure is over! We are very sad to be leaving Tokyo but we are also very excited to see you at the airport tomorrow night. Everyone agreed that they just need a big hug from their families!!
Thank you to Mrs fellowes-prynne, miss Dobbin,Mrs Jackson , Mr Coates and Mrs fellow-Prynne's daughter, for looking after and keeping the children safe and well thank you.xx
ReplyDeleteA much appreciated comment! The staff have all become very fond of Thomas-never had to tell him off once! He has been an absolute star throughout the whole trip-he has the most hilarious laugh and a very mature sense of humour. He's had a go at everything and I just hope this experience stays with him forever.
Deletehi everyone, wow again what an experience you have all had, we are soooo jelous!! you have all been well and truly spoilt, i agree with the above comment, a massive thankyou to all the staff who got our children there safe and gave them a brilliant time, although i was secretly hoping a member of staff would have dropped out so i could go!! hahah Thankyou all so much also thankyou to the homestay familys and everyone that made these kids have a brilliant time, xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteZoo looked good, making friends with the goats I see Annabel :)
ReplyDeleteBe good to see you back, are you bringing me a stick of rock?
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What an amazing group of teachers and children! Hope Mrs Fellowes-Prynne will give out some copys of this blog to the kids if possible so we can all look back and remember the experience. Can't wait to see you Riley.x
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ReplyDeleteYOUR PEN PALLS , THE POKEMON CENTER , THE SKYTREE AND RAINBOW BRIDGE THE TOKYO LIGHTS SHOPS LOTS AND LOTS OF SHOPS NOW PANDAS fantastic i cant think of anything more you said you wanted to see Annabel and you have seen so much more on top of all that. what an adventure.x
ReplyDeleteYes!!! All of the teaching about Japanese and Asian animals stuck with you!!! Last year we wrote some fantastic articles about animals found in Japan and Asia so hopefully you saw some of the others too! Mrs Mobberley x
ReplyDeleteSo, I've read all the blogs from start to finish and I must admit ( and I'm not even there!) that I was slightly tearful! Even the last few comments from parents are so lovely to read! The blog has been a little life line from a country so far away! I know that it's been such an emotional roller coaster for everyone! Back tomorrow- make sure your packing is perfect! Mrs. Wigg xx
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