IN-FLIGHT TO NARITA AIRPORT<\/p>\n
I\u2019m starting this post at the end of our long flight to Narita. We\u2019re expecting turbulence on the way down but I\u2019m glad we\u2019re almost in Japan. I was so excited before we left Williamstown that I didn\u2019t sleep, so I\u2019m looking forward to getting to the hostel so that I can rest.<\/p>\n
I finished the last of the course readings at the start of the flight. Otherwise, I\u2019ve spent the past twelve hours watching movies, drawing, and resting my eyes when I\u2019ve needed to. Today has been long, but I\u2019ve enjoyed myself. I like flying. And the food was surprisingly tasty – my compliments to United Airlines. I would also like to take a moment to acknowledge that CJ is very good at battleship. The game was available on the seat monitors, and we played a few rounds.<\/p>\n
Given that I\u2019ll have gone at least 40 hours without sleep by the time we get to the hostel, I\u2019m going to want to crash as soon as we get checked in.<\/p>\n
One more flight to go though. We have to get to Osaka and then make it to Kyoto. Almost there. And it\u2019s been bright the whole flight because we\u2019ve been following the sun.<\/p>\n
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\nTOKYO<\/p>\n
Now that we\u2019ve landed and are resting in the Narita airport, I feel much more relaxed. My stomach is much more settled than it was on the plane. I\u2019m hoping the flight to Osaka does not disturb my stomach as much, but I think it should be fine.<\/p>\n
Updates to come.<\/p>\n
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PIECE HOSTEL SANJO<\/p>\n
I\u2019m currently settling into the hostel. \u00a0Everyone else in my room has gone out for sushi. \u00a0I\u2019m so exhausted from the flights that I just want to sleep. \u00a0I\u2019m already in my pajamas and trying to warm up since the room is a bit chilly. \u00a0At least the toilet seats are heated. \u00a0I never imagined how pleasurable of a sensation that would be.<\/p>\n
Today was long, and given my lack of sleep, was basically two days for the price of one – that price being that all of a sudden tomorrow is Friday and Breelyn and I will be interviewing Yukei Isobe. \u00a0It\u2019s a whirlwind, but that\u2019s why I wanted to take the time tonight to relax and settle down.<\/p>\n
On the drive from Osaka through Kyoto we passed by many temples and monuments. \u00a0I can\u2019t believe how packed the city is. \u00a0Every block has so many little shops and attractions, and there are so many historical sites. \u00a0I can definitely see myself getting lost here, but the thought of that isn\u2019t frightening.<\/p>\n
I feel at ease. \u00a0Maybe that\u2019s a result of my exhaustion, but I feel good. \u00a0I\u2019m hoping I sleep well. \u00a0I have a thin bathrobe that I can wrap myself in too. \u00a0I hope it\u2019ll be enough.<\/p>\n
Tomorrow is the true beginning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
IN-FLIGHT TO NARITA AIRPORT I\u2019m starting this post at the end of our long flight to Narita. We\u2019re expecting turbulence on the way down but I\u2019m glad we\u2019re almost in Japan. I was so excited before we left Williamstown that … Continue reading