Sat here on the flight back to Heathrow (Somewhere over the Kara Sea, North Russia!!), it's been the first time we've really been able to stop and just reflect back to what has been one heck of an amazing 2 weeks. Everyday was an experience, with it's own set of stories and tales. It truly has been a trip of a lifetime.
We know it wasn't your traditional beach spent honeymoon, but one thing's for sure, Leanne and I feel closer to each other now than we have ever done. We've been through so much here; been happy, excited, overwhelmed, tired and of course damn scared - but never bored, never sad, never down. And we didn't argue once!
Japan is such a cool and mysterious place. We've experienced so much here, and it's definitely brought us closer together.
When we think back to when we first got here, how nervous we were and just what we have gotten used to. The radical changes in language, culture and cuisine... Going out for dinner, and not even being able to make out a meal in the pictures, never mind the text! We've eaten things that we couldn't even identify, but enjoyed every mouthful! We're still not allowed to discuss what we BBQ'd last Thursday night!
And what we've seen and experienced... the waterfall in the snow at Nikko, Mt Fuji on the bullet train, wild snow monkeys, Geisha in the lanes of Kyoto, the staff at Hotel Mume, the japanese tea ceremony, and so many amazing Palaces, Shrines, Temples and Gardens...
Then on the crazy side of things there was Big Echo Karaoke, toy shopping in Akihabara, the @Homecafe and the kinky maids, countless bars, so many rounds of Asahi and Sake!!
It's truly been the perfect blend of the traditional and relaxation, and the most awesome times! Without a doubt the best 2 weeks of our lives and something we will remember forever.
And then not forgetting probably the most memorable experience of the trip, the Earthquake last friday. Something that scared the heck out of us, and made us both realise just how lucky we are to be safe and well. Our hearts really do go out to what we have left behind in Japan and to all of those that have had their lives turned upside down by the earthquake.
Now I'm sure we've missed something in closing, but then that's the whole point of the blog. We'll be able to keep remembering forever.
And thanks to you all for following... it's been fun!
Andy and Leanne x
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