Tsukuba Hotel Taito

... and so we didn`t feel especially threatened. Things seemed to be bustling in preparation for the market Sunday or whatever else and so we went largely unnoticed.

Sean told me, as we entered, that I ought to write about the museum since it`s largely focused on the country`s military record. He told me I would probably be a bit more positive in writing it, but after seeing the museum I`m not sure how positive one can be about ...

... all I could feel was a blast of warm air, even though the train had air conditioning. Of course adding more people to the train didn't help the heat factor. Again I was the only one who even looked a tad warm. Some must have thought our train was heading to the north pole as they had sweaters, hats, scarves and gloves on! It's a strange feeling that makes you question yourself as you sweat ...

... Macquarie bank at the begining of October (great bank nice people long hours free wine), I had two and a half weeks unemployed, then 2 weeks in the worst job of my life (but I cant complain cos I said I wouldn`t after the Bolivian mines!), and now a 2 week holiday in Japan! So what I can say about Japan... well I love it! The common perception of how expensive it is is a complete myth (unless you`re a raging ...

... was no light. After two hours I thought I was going to have to jump out a window, so one of the teachers from my group switched seats with me. She had taken a sleeping pill and literally slept the entire flight so it didin't matter to her where she sat. Our hotel is called the Tokyo Inn and it's basically a Motel 6, but has some quirky Japanese extravagances. There is a slice of bamboo on the floor to stand on and ...

... Sheraton, this time embarking from the Tokyo Disneyland stop. Back at the aptly-named "Oasis" centre at the Sheraton we moved our clothes into the dryers and headed off once again. I had been interested in visiting some of these "Official Hotels" because if I wanted to revisit the resort they present a sometimes cheaper accommodation option, with some of the Disney benefits. Unfortunately the Sheraton was really dated, hot and a bit smelly whilst having no charm or ...

... your good fortunes on to the same rail and share the love. We wanted to keep ours. Our teacher friend was having huge problems getting money out. He visited about 6 places and had no luck. He had the best intentions, and would do things like help me out financially when I wanted to pay for Hideko and Subacko's lunch and things like that. After all, they were taking time out to show us around, and it all takes money. At the end of the day though ...

... interest me. I'm going to seoul tomorrow and i'd say it'll be pretty similar, main reason i'm going to seoul is to see my good college friend steve and basically go out and get ****** and sample all the nightlife had to offer. Hope that doesn't **** off any off the more cultured travellers but i'm just looking forward to living it up in this crazy city for a few weeks rather than attempt to soak up all the culture etc. We'll see how it goes

... picked a place for dinner. Not bad. It was in a dark little place upstairs where people sat in their own cubicles. Ate tofu, eggplant and toasted bread, cheese and taco sauce (?) - Japanese style. Served with popcorn (strange) and washed down with Cassis and orange. Back to the apartment in Ikekuburo for packing as we leave for Vietnam tomorrow.

... I managed to catch the right train into Tokyo before changing to the Right Metro Line and then getting horribly lost trying to find the Hostel. After an hour wandering around in circles I finally got to my accommodation that turned out to be excellent. I stayed in a Ryokan, which is a traditional wooded styled house that included mat-floored rooms, futon bedding and sliding paper doors. The ...

... 3 days left including today.. I really love my job.. It's the first real job I've had.. I love my co-workers... they're my friends... I'll miss them.. esp Mikeychan and Kazuchan... I had to hit Kazu yesterday.. we're having an allnighter on Monday night (I think lol) and Kazu said he'll come out but not all night.. and I said but you'll never see me again and he went Yaay!!" so I hit him. Ahh Kazuchan.. Mikeychan how do I live without u guys?? I'm ...