We have arrived!!!
Posted by
Simon Newell
on Sunday, 8 November 2009
After a very long day, travelling for about 21 hours, we have finally arrived in Tokyo. Not much sleep on the plane as leg room was tight. Ifer spent most of the journey with his knees round his ears. We were met at the airport by Saty and other Rotarians who wisked us away through the city to our hotel, Which has hosted the winning Brazilian world cup football team. The Jaqanese are very efficient; there were no traffic jams and in an hour of driving only stopped at one set of traffic lights. We now have a couple of hours to freshen up before our first formal function, meeting the governor of the district and other dignitaries for a welcome meal. Can't wait to get stuck in to the Japanese cuisine, although still mastering the chop sticks so bound to get some down my shirt! Have already tried out the all singing and all dancing lavatory facilities. Very advanced and quite refreshing!