Another early morning starting with a cup of tea and
banana each at around 0645 then a shower and check out and over to the Air New Zealand
check in desk for 0730. There is extra security now following the disappearance
of the Malaysian Aircraft but to be fair we got through security Ok and was in
the lounge in time for another tea and some croissants before boarding. The
flight seemed full, certainly every seat in business was full, and the food was
ok but the service we felt was a little on slow side, Virgin Upper is faster.
The flight is ten and half hours to Narita Airport where we landed at 16.20
local and then through immigration and Customs which was quite quick and then
we put our excess luggage, all the camping equipment, to the Yamato delivery
people and then on to the two hour journey on the limousine bus to Shinjuku
station.
From the station to the Hotel by Taxi took ten minutes and we arrived
at about 19.30 and checked in and went to the room which is very nice. We are staying
at Citadines Apart Hotel and the room has a small kitchen but still well equipped.
We popped next door to the 7/11 shop for some milk and then our first cup of
tea. We had also purchased some snacks which we quickly devoured and then in
bed by 9.30 pm which is the equivalent of 2.30 am New Zealand time.
And so to sleep.
