Aug 08

Walking home in the lightning storm last night from the Festival at Nagoya Castle was a little scary. The lightening was really lighting up the sky it made me a little nervous. I took several short videos this was the best.

On Monday the 21st I caught the Shinkansen into Tokyo, to meet my parents. I got in early so I wondered around. Our hotel was on a Man Made Island, it was really nice. A park right down in front of the hotel which was very close to the water. But considering all the industrial companies around you probably don't want to go swimming. Monday was holiday in Japan so the streets and the park were filled with people. So was the rides park over by the station. Just tons of people.
My parents arrived about 3 hrs after I did and it was so great to see them. After they settled in a bit we wondered over to the 7 story shopping center across the way. Since it was there first night and it sounded good to me we went to an American Hawaiian Restaurant. It was really good and the first bread resembling wheat bread I had eaten in over 3 months. So that tasted really good.
Tuesday morning we woke up early which we have been doing ever sicne. That is why mom keeps calling this a great trip, but not a vacation. The hotel in Tokyo was amazing with a beautiful view, it spoiled all the other hotels. Plus sleeping in a realy bed was a nice bonus.
On Tuesday we visited many sights in Tokyo. One was the Meiji Shinto Shrine in Yogi Park which I saw on my second weekend in Japan. It was amazing all the craftsmanship that goes into the shrines and temples here in Japan. I learned that all Shinto Shrines have Torii Gates at there entrance and I just wish we had a little more time to wonder around. There is a wonderful forest surrounding the Shrine that I got to wander around the first time. It would have been nice if the others on the tour had gotten a chance too.

Blog continued later but here are some pic.

Okay I know I haven't written but school has been crazy here are a few more pics.