Japan 1

Well, I made it to Japan safe and sound.

I am sitting in our little cosy bnb typing this before heading off to a good night’s sleep.

I meant to blog more before I left but things got hectic with my tooth (all ok for the moment there) and the weirdest rash on my wrist that wouldn’t shift with creams or two lots of antibiotics…so my brain is getting overexcited thinking my arm is going to drop off and I won’t be allowed into Japan. (Cue Jeff eyerolls)

I prettied up my new jeans with this ribbon that I bought in Japan a number of years ago. Mum is still in shock that I got out a needle and thread but I am sure she is proud haha.

So here I am.. showered and post nap in our accommodation.

The trip went fine, just was such a long haul as we went through Kuala Lumpur. The last 6 hour flight wasn’t good for me…got a little over anxious and was crook (more eyerolls … This time from me to myself) so it was a fair exercise in stubbornness to get through customs, out of airport, to train station to get to Kyoto (another hour and a half) then two subway trains and a walk to get here all with a dodgy tummy!!!

I might add I am proud of not getting lost once!

Maureen has been a trouper…shes tired and a bit stiff from sitting so long,but is as happy as a clam as after our nanny naps we went for a walk around the area.

(I suspect you might see a lot more selfies than you would ever normally expect while I am using my tablet. I’ll bring out the big camera when I go proper sightseeing)

Teramachi street is a very old shopping area…and it has the coolest most interesting variety of shops.

It was nice to get out and see a little of the area before grabbing a simple sandwich from a convenience shop for dinner. Didn’t want to push the tummy issue 😅

We’ll find some better food tomorrow

Small shrines are tucked in all along the street

Tomorrow we plan to just explore this area properly rather than dash off on trains to sightsee. Take it a bit easy.

Basket weaving shop!!!!

Well… I certainly need to get myself to bed. I’ll return with more news from Japan when I can! It’s nice to have the connection this time with my own tablet.

Xxx