Tokyo Reflections

Overall we had a fantastic time. I had thought that Tokyo would be too much; too crowded, too many people, too expensive, etc. But in general, many of the areas were about as busy as downtown Seattle. We didn't come across any subway-stuffers [the guys in white gloves who pack you in]; I think those are usually for early morning or late night jams. The prices were high, but you could find reasonably-priced things by doing a bit of comparison shopping. People were very friendly, I think a bit more than in Wadayama- probably because they're so used to seeing foreigners.

And best of all- our bad luck didn't come in at all! Sure, the museums were closed, but that's not a big deal- we had a fantastic time exploring the different parts of the city where the museums were located. And we never got really lost. We never missed any important train or bus. I am very hopeful that the curse is dwindling. We'll see.

Tokyo definately warrants another visit- I am giddy with anticipation!