Well, that and a long weekend.
It's nice to have everything finalized, but I'm anxiously awaiting my reunion with my hubby! He's been there for 5 weeks already working on research for his PhD. So proud of him :)
So far, we have a general idea of what we want to see and do. We will spend a weekend seeing Kyoto and Osaka, another weekend in Tokyo, and we will also explore Mt. Fuji. Unfortunately, we can't climb the mountain due to an imminent threat of death and/or serious bodily injury from the snow. However, Tokyo Disneyland is a stop on our list so Space Mountain will be my consolation prize.
It will be interesting to experience first hand how most, if not all, foreigners feel when they come to Orlando to visit Disney and can't figure out where to go or do.
But the the million dollar question remains: to eat Fugu.... yes or no? I'm leaning towards yes.
I'm having significant difficulty filling a suitcase with enough clothes for the 3-week trip. This could be potentially hazardous to my level of comfort, since the half-empty suitcase is a testament to my lack of warm clothing. It will be in the 20's-30's and snowing in some places. In case you've never spoken to me and don't know this fact, I'll lay it out for you: I hate the cold.
I did purchase a warm jacket last weekend, however my level of trust for a jacket that's originated in Florida is equal to my trust for politicians and most doctors.
However, that half-empty suitcase (and entirely empty carry-on) leaves me with plenty of room to travel with some extras.. and return with goodies, too! I need to figure out how to take some supplements over there, which I'm having problems finding out their legality. It's not that they're sketchy in any way, but Japan has more stringent policies about what you can bring into the country than other places.
The fact that my post-workout shake mix is a white powder doesn't make me feel too comfortable. I was told to call the Japanese consulate to find out what is permissible. Unfortunately, they only speak Japanese and didnt' have any 18-month-old children to interpret at the Japanese I speak. So, I got nowhere.
As of now, I have all the essentials: 5 pounds of whey protein isolate, an unopened container of Vitargo, my Stick, 2 pairs of sweat pants, all 4 of the long-sleeved shirts I own and 18 pounds of reading material. (Yes, I weighed my reading material.)
All I have to do is kick this cold, drop 5 pounds from my suitcase, and the adventure begins... tomorrow morning, to be exact.
I'm going to miss my bed, for sure.
Follow Me! on this adventure. It's going to be fun.
Have I mentioned I have a severe hatred for flying?