Seattle

Got into Seattle on time, although the downtown airporter left almost 40 minutes late from the airport to the hotel. Other than the guest speaker, the orientation went well, and the reception at the Consulate General's home was absolutely wonderful: sushi, yakisoba, tempura. Not the kind of stuff I'd normally get in Montana. It was also nice meeting many of the 40 or so other JETs headed to Japan. Lots of talent and plenty of enthusiasm amongst the group. I enjoyed being around the fresh college grads as their energy is contagious.