Tokyo- Day 2Shinjuku Gyoen National Gardens Another warm day; sunny one minute, sprinkles of rain the next. There are 7-Elevens everywhere. Practically on every street corner. They have the best snacks…even sushi to go. I have become addicted to these triangles of sticky rice that are filled with salmon roe and covered in seaweed paper. I also love the hot sticky buns that are filled with red bean paste.After a …
Day 1- TokyoSubway ConfusionWe are up and out bright and early. It is cloudy today but a very comfortable 23°.Our hotel is in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo. We walk to Shinjuku Station and try to find where to buy our subway tickets and where the subway line we want to use can be accessed.There are people everywhere in the station. Most people are dressed in either black, white, …
From Toronto to TokyoStressful Start The trip starts on a bit of a stressful note. Graham takes us to the airport and drops us off. I realize after he drives away that my neck pillow is missing.Anyone that knows me, knows that my neck pillow is a vital part of my travel gear…it’s not just a neck pillow, it is also stuffed with all my underwear, my lightweight backpack, all …
New Zealand’s Waiheke IslandFlights to New ZealandOur driver picks us up at 8am from our cottage hotel in Sanur and we are off to the airport.Bali’s airport is well organized and attractive. There is a big temple in it surrounded by a jungle park with pathways.I go into the bathroom and notice that someone has left a flower offering. They must be really grateful for something.Our first flight is …