Sayonara Tokyo

We ran around Tokyo some more. Down the metro, up the escalators, across busy intersections, and through a maze of goods - electronics, clothing, and trinkets. It was good to see an old friend again. The afternoon was spent at the Tokyo National Museum, which was a good respite from the city. Except for the achy feet that felt like they would crumble with the next step.

Keith and Vicky took us out to an amazing and perfect kaseiki meal, Japanese haute cuisine. Sublime slices of seafood, vegetables, and broth arrived in multiple courses (For those abalone divers out there -- it was very good...). Few man-made constructs rival a view of nature, but from the 51st floor of the Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills, the Tokyo nighttime sky and cloud cover were fantastically set aglow by a vast grid of electricity. It was the highlight of the day and night. We owe Keith and Vicky greatly for their hospitality.

Today we arrived in Hong Kong for a brief visit with my parents. The island is beautiful from high above. Much more compact than Tokyo, it's a marvel of engineering and planning. I find it surprisingly green with abundant coastline and freight ships scattered around plentifully.