Our unusual household schedule works pretty well under normal circumstances. Tod works into the wee hours so that he can connect with colleagues in London; I rise early because I function best in the morning. We each get some quiet time alone to focus on our projects and we enjoy lunch and dinner together on most days.
But today we begin our holiday. Tourists in Japan are expected to rise early, see the sights before 5:00 when temples and museums shut their doors, then retire for drinks and dinner.
So in about 60 minutes, Tod will be wrenched back into the local time zone. I'll try to do it gently, with a hot mug of coffee and a kiss on the forehead, but it's going to be a rude awakening regardless. Tod will be sleepwalking until we reach Oita, and feeling jetlagged for a couple of days even though we're not leaving Japan.
We figured out that Tod lives on India time. Maybe next year, we'll travel there and I'll be the one making the adjustment.
Hope Tod is awake enough now to enjoy the sights/sounds/smells/textures/tastes. I envy your travel. Color me green. :-)
Kristen and Tod had enjoyed their time in with me Oita. (or at least I hope they did and I surely did.) Wonder where are they now.
Kristen and Tod had enjoyed their time in with me Oita. (or at least I hope they did and I surely did.) Wonder where are they now.
Did you visit OITA ? Did you visit YUBUIN?? Anyway now it is the best season to view changing leaves. Thoug NIKKO, it usually takes one hour by car from my house, this season it is very corwded. So last year I left home 5o'clock and alreday got home at 8 o'clock. It was a nice drive!!!