We are here!

Finally

After what seemed like a flight that would not stop we are in Tokyo and well rested. We got in around 2PM yesterday and by the time we cleared customs and quarantine, and rode the train to the hotel it was about 5PM. We promptly and excitedly without any thought to our fellow man, fell asleep for 12 hours...

When we woke up we went down for an interesting breakfast (it involved doorbells). Then we figured out the Tokyo subway system and came to an internet cafe in Shibuya. Right now it is 8.12AM here on Saturday which is 5.12PM on Friday for Edmonton. We will keep in touch as now we know where an internet cafe is. This place also lets us upload our photos, which is good news for you、 in my opinion、 cause damnit if we aren`t good looking.

That`s all Shaun has to say Sirina?

We`re here!!

We finally arrived! A few things that I have noticed:

1. Japan is a lot more green than I thought. They seem to have 2 settings-- densely urban or completely rural.

2. There is no shortage of golf courses here (which surprised me)

3. Alarm clocks in hotels never work, I don`t know why I keep trying to use them.

4. Shaun had the best Salmon I have ever tasted for breakfast and I was jealous that I got a ハムサンドイチ (ham sandwich).

5. The G8 summit is in Japan and so there are NO garbage cans anywhere right now. You pretty much have to pack your garbage with you back to the hotel.

6. I love having vending machines everywhere.

7. Generally, everyone is nice and happy to help you. We only got the stink eye from one person so far!

8. We generally have no idea what`s going on and stare at the nearest Japanese person to figure out what they`re doing so we can copy it. It`s how we figured out the doorbell system for breakfast this morning.

9. Transit here rocks.



That is all.

Sirina