Hi all,
On Wednesday, 01 July, Mike had classes and Joe, Jenn, and I decided to walk around the GInza, one of Tokyo's shopping districts. Before heading out there we decided to try a fast food noodle shop that was near our hotel, but we couldn't figure out how to order, so we went a few shops down to an Italian sandwich shop that was owned by a man with degrees on the wall from universities in Italy, spoke to us in English, and to his workers in Japanese. There were a couple of Italian businessmen drinking espressos and talking with him in Italian, but generally it was a very busy Japanese lunchtime spot. We were impressed with the food, and that we knew what we were ordering!
We then headed out to the Ginza where we walked around a lot and saw the Kabuki-za Theater (first picture). There were photographing a starlet on the steps outside, so we were highly discouraged from taking our own photos. That evening we met Mike and went to Roppongi Hills to have dinner and go to the contemporary art museum in Mori Tower, the building where Mike would be doing his internship. We did not have much luck finding a place to eat - we ended up at nice, but rather expensive place. Mike wasn't feeling well, so he headed back to his room, and we went to see the art museum. We bought tickets for three parts - the art museum itself, that had an interesting eclectic exhibit, and, fortunately, hand-held English-speaking recorded guides; the "Love Cub 50" exhibit, a showing of Honda 50cc mopeds -very popular in Tokyo for getting around the city - that were all painted differently with themes (this was one of my favorite things that we did - there was no English at this exhibit, so we weren't able to fully understand the background of it, and they wouldn't let anyone take pictures, but you can get a taste of it at www.lovecub50.com); and the observation deck at the top of the Mori Tower (second picture - that's the Tokyo Tower lit up in red). We also located Mike's internship law firm - TMI Associates - on the directory guide of the building (third picture).
Everything is going well here with us. Mike is enjoying being back "stateside" - he's been going to some baseball games and relaxing. He is going to work orientation this week at the university, and then next week he starts classes. Jenn is slaving away at Target - their generator blew on Tuesday and there was a small fire, so the store closed and the employees got to go home - highlight of her week! We made our arrangements for our trip to Madrid in December. Jenn's getting excited for her adventure there soon.
Joe and I both still have jobs - Kodak stock is up to $3 something, and GM is no longer in bankruptcy, so maybe things are turning around! Today is very humid and rainy, although yesterday was a pretty nice day. Overall, the summer has been cool and wet. Grace is back home from her short stay in the hospital after falling. She seems to be doing well.
Hope everyone is well.
Kind regards,
Terry
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