After a few long nights in Tokyo, usually ending in an early
morning drunken stop at the MacDonald’s breakfast menu, the coast to coast
train ride was a relieving pause.
These long distance Shinkansen rides are where my JR rail pass really
came into fruition. While the thousands of other people around me buy tickets
or scan their 'Pasmo' to squeeze through the turnstiles, I simply flash my pass
to the attendant who invariably nods and waves me though. Any JR train,
anywhere, anytime. Brilliant.
As much as I was looking forward to the few hours of
tranquil, expedient rail travel, it couldn’t compare to the joyous anticipation
of seeing Chloe after seven long months.
toy blocks in a Toyama mall
cream filled seal pups
fish stick
Toyama from Chloe's top floor
Dino Chloe
Toyama evening
Chloe's ancient train
I spy the Starbucks!!
Lone, Magnificent Starbucks on the river
(glowing structure to the right)
I love to visit Chloe in Toyama next time. Toyama is kown for its fresh fish to eat. I decided not to this time to leave you alone. Glad she came to Yokohama, although it was a really quick visit.
ReplyDeletethat's a huge Starbucks!