And made me eat blue chicken.
Yes, the chicken stands alone. I did laugh when the waitress took my chopsticks out of my hands and brought me a fork. No, I didn't ask for one; apparently, I disgraced her restaurant and country. But, it was okay, I wasn't too happy with China anyway... Shanghai airport for 14 hours that is.
I got through it by sleeping on a bench in my Snuggie. The hours drove by. Saying they flew would be exaggerating. Needless to say, I sucked it up (as if I had a choice) and awoke in Japan!!!!!!
I started out by not having enough in cash (sorry I was NOT going to carry around 2500USD as recommended) and my passport photos which I think I accidentally threw away. I think it may have been on purpose.
That day, I met my roommate and the 100yen shop with great produce and other items (like my pillow). And as I so desperately wanted to sleep, I was pleasantly surprised with a Charlie,a Sarah and an Iva. We chatted a bit, then passed out.
The next day was filled with temples, two weddings, a shrine, lots of dollar snacks, a huge mall (that made me smile), train day-passes, more snacks, the biggest bestest most amazing convenient store (imagine a great whole foods or trader joes and multiply it by 100, then add vendors that made healthy food and snacks and a couple restaurants as well) and "snack bar" and of course Uniqlo and some kicks n giggles.
And we came home, passed out like lil' infants for an hour then headed to Charlie's house where we discussed everything from Avatar to oil spills, politics, religion, travel and food.
Sunday, today, we went for a group run, hiked through gorgeous terrain, found an archery place, vowed to visit each other upon departures and Karaoked to our hearts content. I got to practice my Japanese style and hanging of the laundry. It's rainy season.
If you remember anything from my blog, remember this: Japanese washing machines will eat you alive.
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