I took my first xanax free flight in three years! I will admit, however, I had a couple of beers at 9:30am. Yes. I know I'm classy, or should I say "CASSy?"
I was so excited to see my mom for the first time in nearly three years that I could barely stand it. I think that helped with my fears. I've learned that after a while (at any age), you become willing to do just about anything for a hug from your mom.
Unfortunately, I did have a bit of a problem going through security at the Incheon, Korea airport. I found out that my new Korean visa is a single entry visa, so I had to pay 30 bucks for a permit to leave the country for my vacation. It really wasn't a big deal, but before I understood the problem with my visa, I was a bit nervous. It's always reassuring several Koreans gather around your passport, while frowning and saying things that you don't understand.
All I was thinking was "Ain't nobody gonna keep me from my mama!" Ok, ok...I was also thinking "Please, god, don't let me lose over 500 bucks on an unused flight to Japan!"
Anyway, having to pay 30 bucks was a surprise, but it was easily fixed, and I was on my way to Tokyo! ASAH!
The flight to Tokyo was only one hour and 45 minutes. Man, I wish I could afford to just hop on a flight every weekend!
When we arrived at the Narita, Japan airport, we had some issues locating my mom because we were on different sides of the airport and none of us had working handphones. It took two hours (blah!), but eventually we found each other! ...♫ Reunited and it feels so good...♫
Next, we hopped on airport shuttle bus to our hotel in the central area of Tokyo (Chiyoda ward). Now, folks, I've stayed in quite a few five and six star hotels around the world, but none compare to The Hotel New Otani. Don't judge. I know it makes much more sense to stay in a hostel when traveling. But it's my hobby. Some people hike, knit, scrapbook, etc. I like to stay in unique hotels. And this hotels ranks number one in my top ten list at the moment.. (top ten hotels blog coming soon) If you're in Tokyo with money to burn, splurge on this hotel!
Here, Sarah and I are showing off our yoga skills in the hotel garden, which is over 400 years old!
My mom's main hobby is making pottery, and the hotel garden had old anagama kiln onsite.
Outdoor pools are few and far between in Korea, so I was in heaven!
