The First Post

I can only begin by saying "ahhh". I am finally starting to settle in here in Tokyo. It has unfortunately taken a few days to take care of everything that needed taking care of once I had arrived, before I could take some time to update this blog again. But now I am finally here, with my first ever post from the Land of the Rising Sun.

The trip went well enough, disregarding the fact that I had managed to pack as much as 32 kgs into the bags I had indended to check in. 32 out of the allowed 20, with a fee of 250 euro for every single extra kilogram. Needless to say, I wasn't about to pay that. So I repacked my bags.

After that the trip went much smoother. On the plane from Paris to Tokyo, there were pretty much no people at all, so I managed to get a full row of four seats all for myself. As for the entertainment, I watched Ironman and Kung Fu Panda. I also joined a frequent flyer program - something I've always wanted to do. It seems so... professional.

Upon arriving Tokyo I realized that this is one hot city. While I have no problem standing the heat - I've crossed the Sahara desert in summer - the moisture is killing me for sure. But from what I have seen of the city so far, I love it none the less.

School is starting today. I've already taken a test that will place me in one of the many classes available, depending on my current skills. One year of japanese studies now awaits. I'll tell you more about it next time. For now, I have to run. A meeting here at the school awaits.