3. Safe arrival.

The flight to Tokyo was made in two sectors, the first from Heathrow to Hongkong being 10 hours, a ninety minute transfer and then the Hongkong to Haneda leg taking another 4 hours or so. They were uneventful and ran on time, although in a moment of whimsy I did wonder when Cathay Pacific announced that they would be boarding the aircraft by seat row number if they would call out number 12, a 27, a 32 two 41's and some prawn crackers.

So we are now safely ensconced in our hotel, have been out to get a few snacks from the supermarket and are looking forward to some much needed sleep before tomorrow's sightseeing trip.

(Just a short note today as it's difficult keeping the eyelids open!)

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