Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Tokyo / First night in Singapore

We made it! Well to Tokyo - after an 11 hour flight we finally arrived and somehow we managed to explore the city of Tokyo. We were for sure entertaining. Our first stop was Roppongi Hills - we went to the top of Tokyo City View where we were able to see the entire city. It is crazy how big Tokyo is! The people are amazing - so nice despite us being half way asleep / unable to form a sentence. After viewing the city we were lost for about an hour and couldn't figure out how to make it out of an enclosed mall - those Japanese...so tricky! We finally came across an amazing hole in the wall and had the waiter recommend a four course meal. It was amazing and soooo fresh. We tried all sorts of fish and had some dish (compliments of the owner) which we had no idea what it was - but regardless it was so good. After dinner we finally found a hotel which turned out to be perfect! We had a couple amusing moments in the hotel room...Alexa was able to enjoy being in her natural element - basically a kimono. And Kori loved a high bun and being part of the Japanese culture. She always knew socks with shoes was cool. After a negative two hours of sleep and a surprise butt spray from the toilet we were on our way to the fish market at 5 am - which to our disappointment was closed due to a holiday. So we obviously made the best of the situation and made our way to the train station where we indulged in raw fish at 6am. Hey - when in Rome. We finally made it to the airport and despite not knowing what time our flight was or what airline we were on we made it! Sorry parentals - I swear we are more responsible then we sound. Once on the plane, we enjoyed a curry lunch with tea and unbeatable service. Alexa played caveman for 6 hours straight - which we believe she achieved the new high score for Japanese Airlines.  So talented. Kori was reading one of the books out of the library that she brought - who needs clothes. The only regret we both have is that we didn't buy surgical masks to fit in with the natives. After a seven hour flight we finally arrived in Singapore. We are staying in Little India which offers spicy food and a very diverse group of individuals. Our hostel is interesting - staying in a room with 8 other girls - no air conditioning and the bathroom situation is questionable. Matt don't roll your eyes at us! But it is all part of the experience and so far we are having such a great time! We have posted some of the pictures below hope you enjoy! 

On top of Tokyo City View


Roppongi Hills


Roppongi



 













Our first meal!

Yum - sashimi and fried cod




Breakfast in the train station


3 comments:

  1. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! I am so excited for you! Those robes are awesome - every hotel's robes should look like that, regardless of Asian-ness of location. Be safe and keep posting!!!

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  2. I can't wait to hear about the sushi!!! Alexa, how does it feel to be welcomed in to the arms of your motherland? You've never looked so at home in that robe! haha I kid I kid...

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