Konichiwa

While I got back to Seoul a week ago, Im just now updating my blog, my apologies. The trip was a blast, other than some punk swiping my credit and debit cards while I was at a bar, quickly racking up $2800 in fraudulent charges, and then replacing them so I had no idea that it happened. Consequently, the next day, when I needed money, none of my cards worked and I had no idea why. Other than that, the weather was great and I really enjoyed the city of Tokyo.

Highlights included:
-The Canadian brother and sister I met on the plane there that ended up loaning me money when I couldnt figure out why my cards werent working, thanks again Anne and Teddy.

-My capsule hostel which was pretty much like sleeping in a large cubby built into the wall

-The 'goodwill' tour I took with a 60 year old Japanese man. The way it worked was that he took me to all the places I wanted to go, and all I had to pay for was his subway tickets and meals. Pretty good deal actually.

-Shibuya Crosswalk - know as one of the busiest crosswalks in the world, this crossing has 5 pedestrian paths that fill up fast as soon as the cars stop, I was lucky enough to see it at rush hour, check out the video:


-Asiana Airlines - let me tell you, Asian airlines hook it up, not only was there free booze, but the meals were big and delicious and they were actually over staffed! Made me hate US domestic carriers even more. Also, I got to fly in my first 747 and they honored my request for an exit row.

-The Japanese people - I could not have been more pleased with all the Japanese people I met, everyone (except the bastard that used my CC) was extremely nice and EVERYONE we spoke to knew at least a little English. On a side note, I picked up a little Japanese while I was there so I am now quad-lingual (English, Spanish, Korean and Japanese for those keeping score at home).

More pictures are available here or in the TOKYO ALBUM if you click the usual link to the right.

In other news, I managed to go all day Monday without using the internet, just so I could see the Super Bowl on a taped delay without knowing the score. I watched it at a foreign bar that was packed and has an awesome time. While technically I was neutral, I rooted against the Cardinals because they beat my Falcons, so I ended up cheering on the winning team.

I guess thats it, send emails, post comments, just let me know you are alive because February 18th marks my 6th month mark here in Korea and I miss hearing from you all.

Take it easy, Quincy.