Jap-(a)n(dventures)

Last few days of 2018!! We start every year thinking god this past year was crazy and then the new year begins and your hit with even more crazy. This past year has been the toughest yet for me, steeper learning curves, bigger lessons, some pain, mixed in with happy new adventures, some new friends and old. Altogether some wins and some losses which hopefully makes a better more resilient me to take on the challenges of the new year. I'm off work and for now, Japan!  

Christmas Eve 

Packing! For once I started early instead of my usual 1 hour before leaving the house and I don't know why I never did this before. No chaos, no stress, and I feel like I didn't under/over pack. Managed to squeeze in some gym time, took Sulai to Molten, watched Bird Box which is out on Netflix. Absolutely love Sandra Bullock, and she's so good at playing roles in thriller/ post apocalyptic movies. Remeber Premontion? Left for the airport for our 11pm flight and took off to Japan. 

Christmas Day 

We're here! Got to Japan at around 6 am, took ages at the airport trying to sort rail tickets. First place I went to was 7E (for reals), and I'm in love. They have so many pastries and Japanese snacks. I've had 2 cream puffs already today. 

Dropped the bags off at left luggage and went to lunch. Prawn tempura and fried veg on seaweed rice with chilli flakes. Enjoying the Japanese food and can't wait to try out street food, all the ramen please. 

 

I really can't sit still. Most unphotogenic person right here. 

Walked around for abit and went to the oldest cafe in Tokyo which has been around since 1948. I can't remember the names of places which is annoying but it's in the Mitzo business district. 

Tiniest little cafe 

Coffee infused jelly topped with custard ice cream and coffee liquer (parents weren't too happy about that last bit) 

At this point we rushed back to the train station and got very lost and confused about which train and route to take. Also when they say they don't speak English here, they really don't speak English. Language barrier is a problem, making getting around alot harder. Finally boarded the bullet train off to Kyoto! 

Actually just a regular train, phone died 

Two and a half hours later we got off the station and got lost, again. Gave up trying to figure out the trains and just decided to walk to the hotel and 45 minutes later, checked in and dinner. 

White fish and breamiare sauce

Going to bed now cause we've got an early start tomorrow. Side note; I'm going to do a face mask every day that I'm here.