Ok… Ok… you heard about the earth quake and you are wondering if I’m OK?  Well, here in Tokyo we only felt a little tremor.  It lasted only a few seconds and nothing to worry about.  But it was an interesting experience.

trying to convince the family to go to the Tsukiji Fish Market, but they are worried about the smell.  However, I think that boredom will convince them.

Had an interesting morning.  Went to the edges of the Imperial Palace and wondered around Akihabara.  I think I am finally figuring out the subway system.  Taking lots of pictures.  Hope to post some soon.

Planning to do a bus tour tomorrow and maybe go to Mt. Fuji the next day.

Went to McDonalds for breakfast…. I know, not exactly experiencing Japan, but after traveling so much and the jet lag, wanted something safe.

Got a Tokyo Metro Rail day pass.  Went to the Pokemon center, wasn’t open yet, so went to the Currency Museum.  Never made it back to the Pokemon center, because everyone was wet, tired, and hungry.  Went to Taj for lunch.  Stopped by a Puchinco parlor (only for 18 and over, so could not stay long), stopped by the convince store to get milk.  Back at the hotel.

Storm supposed to becoming in a few hours.

No daylight savings time in Japan, so the sun comes up an hour earlier than places with it.  So, the sun is up at 5 AM.  That combined with jet lag mean that we are up at 6:30 all ready to go and explore Japan.  Item #1, find something for breakfast.

Got to go… more later..

The plane finally took off from Houston at 3PM Houston time.  After 12+ hours of flying (was supposed to be 13.5 hours but I guess Continental decided to spend money on fuel to make up the loss time).  Arrived at Narita airport about 6 PM Saturday Japan time.  Went through immigration, went to baggage claim, went to the money exchangers.  Stephen exchanged some money on his own.  Of course Christopher had to do the same.  So, lots of money exchanging.  By the time we got through with that, it was 7PM local time.  Went to get a bus to our hotel, New Otani.  Bus left at 7:45.  While we were waiting, I got a cell phone.  I do not have to pay for incoming calls.  So, if you need to get a hold of me for the next 16 days, you can call:  08034914019.

Finally got to the hotel room by 9:48 PM  Anyway, really exhausted.  But wanted to let you know how the trip was progressing.