Monthly Archives: August, 2018
Tokyo, Day 1
Edo-Tokyo Museum My cousin had to work so I went off on my own. I was moving a little slowly. The heat was getting to me and I felt a little achy. I got a later start than I had planned, but I dragged myself out the door and took the train to the Edo-Tokyo …
Goodbye Kyoto, Hello Tokyo
Laundry My last morning in Kyoto I got up early, had the same breakfast as the day before at Maeda Coffee, and set out to do some laundry. I have made great strides in conversational Japanese, but my reading skills still leave a lot to be desired. Even with Google Translate, the washing machine instructions …
Kyoto, Day 2
Slow day I was feeling a little under the weather today. The oppressive heat plus still not being caught up on sleep plus walking miles each day had me feeling tired and achy. I took my time in the morning before getting out and about. I went for breakfast at a small coffee shop. I …
Kyoto, Day 1
Saori Another language exchange friend, Saori, met me when I arrived at Kyoto station. She and I had only ever exchanged written messages, never Skyped, so I was especially excited to meet her. She is from Osaka. She took the day off from work to take a train to Kyoto to meet me for lunch. …
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