I have never been a fan of long plane trips. I have great difficulty sleeping while sitting and knowing that a trip will present this type of challenge works on my head. The trip from Tokyo to Minneapolis is direct, but takes 11 hours. We have already been told we will be delayed by two hours without further explanation. I could use a latte.
We spent the last two days of our trip making a diversion from Tokyo to Odawara to stay in the bed and breakfast owned by Cindy’s interpreter from 22 years ago. The most unique part of this experience was staying in an authentic Japanese home. Yes, the toilet has the weird water thing and you take off your shoes when you enter, but we don’t wear shoes at home. I always wondered if I could sit on the floor around a table when eating. I decided that I could, but standing might become a spectacle for all to enjoy. The home had authentic tatami mat floors, paper room dividers, and futons for sleeping (no wooden frames). The sheets are unusual in that the top sheet is designed to hold a blanket. There is not much padding in this arrangement so I was comfortable on my back that on my side. Something like camping with a sleeping bag and no air mattress. Some photos follow.
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