Sarah and her family escorted us to the Saint John airport so she could take our car home to avoid the 3- week parking fee (much appreciated). The first leg of the journey took us to Toronto where we enjoyed an overnight stay with Monica’s sister, Marguerite. The next morning, Marg’s children, Sandy and Craig, joined us for breakfast along with Craig’s daughter, Eloise, and Monica’s niece, Catherine. It was a hearty breakfast and a heart warming gathering. Again, very much appreciated.
Then on to the airport where we met up with Maneau, Jake and Yogi for the 13-hr flight to Tokyo. Just after boarding, there was a medical emergency with a passenger which delayed our departure for one hour. Once airborne, however, the flight was uneventful. Thirteen hours allows for lot’s of time to build anticipation. That first glimpse of Tokyo was truly a thrill. It looks big enough on the map and even bigger from the air. Interesting to note that the population of greater Tokyo is equal to the entire population of Canada… 40 million!
When we landed, we were greeted by a representative from On The Go Tours who escorted us via subway right to our hotel just a step from Tokyo Central Station. A quick bite and a cold drink were all we could manage before crashing for the night. Sleep was welcomed.
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Always a relief to arrive and to get into the rhythm of the new environment. Marg
Always a relief to arrive and to get into the rhythm of the new environment. Marg
Sure sounds like you all had a gre