After 7 weeks, 3 countries, 9 cities, and over 40 hours of sitting in planes, I am finally back home. Actually, I've been home for like 5 days already; it's just taken me a while to finally post something. And while I'd like to say that I've been busy unpacking, settling in, and getting back to my life, the truth is I've spent the past few days downloading Japanese idol dramas and obsessively searching for J-Pop music videos on Youtube. (By the way, thanks, Lydia and Kyle, for introducing me to this stuff and turning me into a fob.)
Lydia is still in Hong Kong for another few days, and so we agreed that I would start updating the blog with more pictures and stories from our trip, now that I have free time and unlimited access to internet. So here I go...
On our last night in Japan, Lydia, Kyle and I decided to treat our malnourished little bodies to some fresh fruit. That peach in Lydia's hands cost us 6 bucks, but oh dear god, it was worth it. Without exaggeration, it was the best peach I'd ever tasted. Ever since that night, I have thought about moving to Japan just for the produce.
I have no idea what the hell this thing is, but we saw various incarnations of this statue all over Japan. It's like some sort of cross between a beaver, a bear, and a rat--it's kind of freaky. I really want to know what it is, but I don't think that even my Google-fu can crack this case. A cookie for anyone who can figure it out.
Speaking of freaky statues, these are what the mannequins look like when you go shopping in Bangkok.
When Lydia and I were shopping in Mong Kok (an area in Hong Kong), we came across a store selling DVDs of one of the greatest films ever made: Commando starring Arnold Swarzschuwhatever. It also happens one of Kyle's favourite movies. I highly recommend that you all check it out. 
Finally, our last picture with Kyle before we left Japan. We miss you Kyle!!!So that's it for now. Sorry for the crappy selection of photos. My good memory card is still in my suitcase somewhere. I'll start unpacking...eventually.
4 comments:
I was trying to send a comment before but for some reason had problems. I am so computer iliterate. HELP I just wanted to say I really enjoyed reading your blog, it was funny and really interesting to read. I work in the hand deparment where Lydia works. Hi Lydia, miss bugging you. Thanks for sharing it's really great. I hope this works!
Susanne
I'm not too sure if I'm doing this right. I'll try again.
Thats a picture of Manbearpig, run away.
Hey girls! I just wanted to comment because I see that badger everywhere!! I found the answer for you, it's called a tanuki statue: http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/ek20080715wh.html
Glad you guys made it home in one piece! I'm catching up on your blog right now :)
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