After a 4 AM start we had breakfast in the new terminal facilities - very nice architecture so it actually looks like an international terminal (at last). The aircraft took off exactly on time from Sydney and landed on the dot in Tokyo. We were suitably filled with food and drink - I do love Sake! A quick 55 min train ride in air conditioned comfort brought us to our favorite hotel - The Oak in Asakusa - well almost; it's a 10 min stroll from station to door.
What a welcome! The people on the desk greeted us like old friends ... that's the reason for sticking to somewhere you know that fits your bill. Temperature outside 26 C and light rain; inside a cool 21 C. Next stop the supermarket and loads of lovely nosh. And so to dream land ...
I watched "Battle of the Titans" and "Alice In Wonderland" on the flight and thoroughly enjoyed both - maybe it was the GnTs and Sake ...
It's better to travel than arrive ... then again ...