What have I done on this day、8th May 2007?? I have done all my final pieces of sightseeing。First of all, I went up to Ikebukuro, a suburb as far as its possible to be from where I am currently on one line. Its a bizarre little place, with loads of alleyways, brimming with little shops and dubious looking restaurants. After a look round here, it was back down to Shibuya to see what was going on now that the main holidays were over. Ｉｎ actual fact, it was as busy as it had been over the weekend. The streets were packed, and the pace seemed more hectic, presumably because life was as normal and the business world sleeps for no-one!
After lunch here and a cold drink from Starbucks (my word has it been hot here today??), I went back down to Akehabara to have one final look round the madness and true gaudiness that this district brings.
Despite doing all this, and the resultant rushing round on trains and subways, I needed to be back at the hotel by 4.30 to take a call from the tour operators regarding my airport transfer in the morning. After all the importance that was placed on it, I was told to meet the rep at 6.45 tomorrow morning to get my ticket. Now depending on what ticket they give me, I may be making my own way to the airport. With my flight being at 10.50, and it taking 2 hours to get to the airport by bus, it doesnt leave much time for error. If I do get a bus ticket, Ill chance my arm with the train. I know its fast and reliable, and they do a express service from the station across the road. I cant be done with taking the slim pickings of seat choice given to last minute check ins. Dammit I want an exit row seat!! Hehe.
Anyway, Ive been for my last supper, and some sake, and Im off now to finish packing. I cant believe its over. Ive seen so much, learnt much more, and Ive got some amazing memories and stories to tell you that Ive not put on here.
Thank you for your contributions, comments, and just for reading my tales. I know sometimes theyve been a bit boring, but Ive been as true to my experience as is humanly possible.
Despite how much Ive enjoyed it, Im looking forward to my own bed. There is nothing as good in the world!!
See you all soon
Matt
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3 comments:
I shall really miss the daily (well almost) blog I've looked forward to it. No chance of keeping it up I suppose? Looking forward to hearing more about your travels in person. See you soon. Love M. xxxx
Looking forward to having you home mate. Your blog has been really good, have enjoyed catching up with your escapades...especially the descriptions that you have detailed!! Have a safe journey home..and the next blog should be in person!!!Love big sis.xxx
looking forward to seeing you when you get back mate, and hear more about your travels. Have a safe journey back to old blighty, hope you have got everything out of your travels you were hoping for,
see you soon,
Daz
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