Ok , so Day 1 . The ride to Okayama lasted from about 9:30 - 3 , with a few stops in the middle for bathroom breaks and lunch . Once we got into the prefecture , I snapped a couple of pictures of the scenic rural Okayama landscape : Soon we arrived at the school : And students were waving to greet us : They seemed pretty excited , but I knew that they 'd probably clam up and get all shy as soon as we got in .

Question: Why is the narrator visiting the Okayama school ?
Answer: None of the above choices .The narrator is trying to understand a similar culture .The narrator is trying to expand their academic knowledge .The narrator is trying to avoid learning something new .