One day in December shortly before New Year's vacation. Yamada is asking Smith about his vacation plans

Y:          What do you plan to do during the New Year's vacation?
S:           I thought I'd some travelling.
Y:          Where do you plan to go?
S:           I'm thinking of going to Kyushu.
Y:          Alone?
S:          Yes.
Y:          When do you intend to leave?
S:           I think I'll after Christmas.
Y:          Where are you going to be on New Year's Day?
S:           Since I haven't made any detailed plan yet, I don't know for sure. But I'm hoping to be in
              Nagasaki area on New Year's Day.
Y:          Are you planning to go as far as Kagoshima?
S:           Yes. Since I don't have much chance to travel ordinarily, I like to see as many places as I can
               when I do get the chance.
Y:           Are you sure you can be back before school starts?
S:           Yes, of course. I'm thinking of being back by January 5th.