After a swim in “my pool”, we spent Sunday roaming neighborhoods again and even revisited the Imperial Gardens. I think what we missed on our first visit is the appeal of “what is not there”, and that is noise, and people, and movement. While no Longwood Gardens, this open space is surely a respite for the city’s citizens. Dinner was with 2 of Joe’s co-workers which signaled a change in movement for us as well – time to pack up as we would move hotels in the AM
Monday – Reluctantly we left behind a luxury hotel and headed to a more realistic “work” hotel. Realism…highly overrated. We are now staying in a man made peninsula area called Tokyo Bay. If you know Tokyo at alI, I am looking out the window at the Rainbow Bridge, and the very modern Fuji Building can be seen from another window. Very touristy area, think Hello Kitty on steroids – all shopping and glitz, no temple or shrine in sight. Joe has met up with his co-workers and his training has begun. Little miss feel sorry for herself needs to reset the compass and come up with a game plan. Unfortunately plans for a day trip to Mt Fuji will not happen as the weather plays a part in the trip and the next few days are scheduled to be fairly stormy. No worries, there is NO shortage of amazing things to see, just have to add a few logistics to get back across the bridge.