We're coming home!

Tokyo has been real buzz, its a crazy city and a real contrast to our other Asian stops.

We've been staying in Asakusa, the more traditional part of Tokyo and full religious significance, with fab temples and a great little community of quirky alleyways. A real contrast to the bright city lights and crazy rush hour madness.

The language barrier has been a real challenge, as most people don't seem to speak english, fortunatly most restaurants have picture menus, so we've been enjoying lots of noodles and gyozas. Luckily we found out that if you spend long enough looking completely lost, someone will eventually come and ask if you are ok.

The subway system can also be a real nightmare. Although the map is fairly straight forward and not disimilar to the tube, finding the exit is a whole different story. Today we spent at least half an hour trying to get out of a tube station, and then find our way back into it!

The toilets are also a revalation, from the filthy 'shit holes' of thialand, its gone seriously 'upper class'. The toilets have heated seats which open and close automatically, and are fully automated in the washing and wiping department. Going to the toilet has never been so exciting or full of so many choices, you cant help but press all the buttons and have a giggle!

We also went upto the 44th floor of the government building to see some fantastic night time views, which made you see how crowded this city really is.

All in all its been a great little stop, although it would be good to have a little more time, we're both ready to come home. Its been a long trip and we're both pretty tired, and looking forward to some home cooked food (no more rice or noodles for a few days please!). Our one year adventure has been absolutely unforgettable and a real once in a lifetime experience. Thank you so much to everyone who has texted, called, sent pressies and left posts, they've all been great and meant alot along the way....

Well we're all checked in for our flight, so we'll see you all tomorrow!