Final leg

With an 8.30pm flight, I had the whole day in Tokyo and fortunately, a family friend of Ross and Jean agreed to show us some of the sights and tastes of Ginza.


Jean again navigated the maps and transport system expertly while Ross was our compass above ground.


Ginza is famous for its neon and expensive shops and I now know, some impressive architecture.


Allison met us after we had spent an hour or so and took us to a favourite Okinakara ? restaurant we we enjoyed a terrific selection of dishes served on a hot plate embedded in our table.


The dishes were as tasty as they were reasonably priced.


Allison then took us to a wicked chain restaurant serving deserts.


I tried a little of the house specialty, a .???


But settled for a parfait with a million calories.


Allison hopes to spend longer in Japan and is fluent in the language and knowledgeable about at least some of their customs.


Another ride in a relatively uncrowded subway (although it was a Saturday) and a quick luggage collection from Annexe Sukataro and I was back at Oueno station for my fast train to Narita.


I jumped on an early train and arrived 3 hours before departure and even checking was closed but eventually checked my bag and after a quick consult with tess, decided to buy the gin too. Saved $5 on the deal and used my last remaining yen.





Azaleas for Don. They love their dogs:)


I was allocated a great seat - 24D was first row back from business and behind a bulkhead. In addition to legroom, my Japanese neighbours slept all flight and to cap it off, we arrived half an hour early, so early that the electronic passport check was not quite ready for us.


Now finishing this on the Mountains train which should get me to penrith - strange destination after 30 years of blaxland - about 10.30. Train is empty as it is Australia Day 2014 and everyone is coming in!

So ends another trip. I always thought of my parents as well travelled but they would be amazed at the overseas holidays I have enjoyed. I must be lucky, lucky, lucky:-))))))

PostScript
Remembered this poster from our hotel. Have to wait till next visit to try it.



- All my own work - sorry!

Location:In the air, two hours from Sydney