Dear Mary Ellen & Don,

How fast time passes! I can't believe that I have stayed here for 3 weeks already and it's time to say goodbye.

I enjoyed myself very much, and I looked forward to going to the barn every day.

To has spent time with you will be one of the precious memories in the US.

I will miss you, the horses, the dogs and Tennessee. Thank you for everything. I wish you good luck.

From Nao Noguchi

January 9, 2006