October 13 & 14, 2016
The day that Sweetie and I were looking forward to for so long finally came. The meeting time for our tour group was 9 am. We got there at about 8 am . . . around an hour early. But we were not the first! Love it!
My cousin V happened to be on the same flight as us, and she greeted us with some Ma'ona Musubi! Howzdat yah!! Soooo much better than the $35 RIP-OFF CPK airport breakfast me and Sweetie bought last year.
V said that Ma'ona Musubi is located on Alakea Street. I couldn't believe that she went to the trouble to pick us up something to eat. So thoughtful.
This is the konbu musubi. It had a hint of ume in it . . . very, very oishiiii. Thank you again, V!!!
I took a photo of the snack on the plane. I started feeling a bit nauseous after that and ended up not taking any more pictures.
After a rather bumpy and claustrophobic ride (ANA Airlines, BTW) we arrived at Narita Airport where we rested for a little bit before catching a domestic flight to Chitose, Hokkaido.
While waiting for our domestic flight we checked out Lawson.
This was my very first purchase of this trip . . . "Cream Zenzai".
It was a perfect introduction.
The very best thing about staying at Chitose Air Terminal Hotel is that you can walk straight to your hotel after landing.
niigata-kamo-higashi sanjo-yahiko-tsubame sanjo
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The next morning, we had breakfast at the hotel buffet there were some
items served that were foods of Niigata, in particular, Yasuda yogurt,
thick aburaag...
23 hours ago
15 comments:
I love all your photos...and the food does look quite good! You have a very nice blog, thank you so much for sharing. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. :) Aloha.
That looks yummy! I miss Lawsons, Family Mart, and 7-11 sooo much!! - L
Awwww . . . Linda, thank you!
I miss them too, L!
Looking forward to all your posts about Japan!
They always make us come 2 hours before! One hour is nice. You got nauseous after the arare?
aieyaaah poor thing. I hate feeling nauseous on the plane. I thought I was gonna die when I came back from Tokyo this last time. Good thing we were able to change seats. I'm getting itchy to go japan now!! I thought after this last time I wouldn't have the urge to go... That didn't last very long.
Thanks Aunty! Working on them right now!
Kay, we were actually there 3 hours before departure. I think I started feeling nauseous even before the arare.
Yah Les . . . I heard that several people on our tour didn't handle the ride too well.
V is so nice! gotta remember to check that musubi place out next time I'm back:)
Interesting. Must be the rear of the plane. I try to get seats around the wing area. Seemed like a pretty smooth ride from there
V
Hey Jalna! What's that cup on da right? Sapporo Beer to wash it down? ; )
So thoughtful of V, Kat.
V, you may be right. For a few days at the beginning of the tour even the bus rides made me queasy, and that's when we were in the back.
LOL, apple juice, Mark.
I usually carry motion sickness things with me like ginger and found this inhalant called quease ease West Marine. Kind of pricey round $15 but just a whiff or two and instant relief! Looks like a lipstick tube so easy to carry. Smell like lavender and peppermint.
V
Hmmmm . . . that quease ease thing sounds interesting, V!
So fun to visit convenience store in Japan...one of my favorite activity in Japan.
I finally made trip to Paris last month...check off my bucket list but I put Paris/France on the list again(once is not enough). I have been to Hokkaido but not Otaru and it is o my bucket list. Sounds like you had a great time there.
Wow Akemi!!! Paris in the fall!! So exciting!
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