Japan

Monday, July 18th, 2016

Arrived in Tokyo after a 12 hour flight, was met at the airport by a guide and taken to the Ritz Carlton Tokyo.  Yes, I am living it up on this trip.  First time I have stayed in a Ritz Carlton.  Overall a good trip.  Everything went as planned, which is what I want.

Unfortunately, as I left Los Angeles, my friend Cindy who was joining me on the trip, was having issues with her flights.  I felt horrible that she was stuck in Dallas.  There was little that I could do and knew that I would have limited if any internet access.  When I landed, the news hadn’t gotten any better due to flight cancellations and delayed.  I could not imagine anything worst than starting a vacation with flight problems.

As I left Narita airport, I realized that although I have flown through Narita a dozen times, this was the first time I was looking at it from the outside.  Finally, I was going to see Tokyo. I was excited.  I would have a couple of days “free days” and then I was going to join a Group from Admiral Travel with Chef Roy Yamaguchi and his wife as the hosts.  It was a culinary tour.  I was combing my love of food with my love for travel.  A trip made in heaven. Continue reading →