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19
Mar
10

LETTERS FROM TOKYO #3 : MY FIRST BITES

Dear Tina+Gabby,

On my first break , my 2 Japanese trainers who are younger than me treated me for lunch across our work place at Yurakucho.

They’ve asked my favorite Japanese food and what else would that be but…

SUKIYAKI ! I was overwhelmed with joy, hahaha :)

After loooong hours at the center, I kept my first dinner in Tokyo simple yet another favorite…

SUSHI !

Then on my second day, I’ve been missing you more so I dwell on my homesickness by finding another set of comfort food…

My colleagues brought me to a restaurant that the name escaped my memory but the taste and the authentic experience remained remarkable… It’s a lunch set that’s composed of a salad bar, soup and an entree of choice; plus dessert –all for the price range of Y850–950 (PhP 425 –475).

If only for food, I’m loving Tokyo now.

ASSORTED TEMPURA! :)

My first meals could have been more satisfying if you’re here.

I miss you ‘ney and Gabby.

I love you.

Till my next letter;

:) tatay-doc.

19
Mar
10

LETTERS FROM TOKYO #2 : FIRST MORNING

Dear Tina+Gabby,

Other than numerous vendo machines at every corners and sidewalks, another noticeable features of Tokyo are the presence of the Metro railway stations and some bike parks proving that train and bicycles are the ways to get you into places around the city.

One has to have a map at hand to know where to go or get off.

I found the Tokyo Metro Rail System too efficient.

I like the scenes at the stations where people who are neatly dress for their jobs are rushing in and out of the the trains.

Look at the scene at Shinagawa Central Station at 8 in the morning…

How I wish we have winter season too and we get to wear these clothes casually.

Some trains are labeled as ‘local’ that means they stop at stations; while those tagged as ‘limited’ are something like express that only travels from pole to pole.

How I wish Pinoys will be as disciplined as Japanese who keep their lips sealed during the rides that even a pin drop would be heard inside the train.

I wish you’re here.  I  think my daily morning train rides will be better if you’re with me. :(

I miss you ‘ney and Gabby.

I love you.

Till my next letter;

:) tatay-doc.

19
Mar
10

LETTERS FROM TOKYO #1 : THE ARRIVAL

Dear Tina+Gabby,

It has only been 2 days since I left but I am officially missing you. :(

I arrived at the NAIA Terminal 2 last Tuesday at around 10:30AM for my 2:55PM flight; it was early enough to check-in my luggage. I’ve noticed that the Departure Card’s size and info details have been reduced;  it gave me more time to kill.

I only munched a jumbo pork siopao which was ridicously priced at PhP 110 inside the boarding/waiting area  as my lunch.

Thank God, the entire 3 hour-flight was fine except few minutes before our descent when there was a brief turbulence. I entertained myself  by watching MJ’s This Is It concert and a few more featured movies.

Our food at 37,000 feet was a choice between fish and veggies in curry sauce and chicken teriyaki; I had the fish.

It may appear simple set but at least it satisfied my tummy.

Then after watching some movies and dozing off; we arrived finally…

I knew I was already in Japan upon seeing vendo machines at every corner of Narita Airport.

From the airport, I bought a ticket that costs Y2900 (PhP 1450) going to TCAT / Tokyo City Airport Terminal which was almost an hour-ride via a limousine.

Yup, we rode a limo…hehehe

After the limo ride to TCAT, the nurse, the sales agent and I met the Pinoy who was tasked to pick us up.

We arrived at the appartment at Toyocho that sheltered us for 2 nights till we were transferred to a small hotel near our training place.

Those nights could have been warmer with both of you.

I love you ‘ney and Gabby.

Till my next letter;

:) tatay-doc.




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