Our Trip to Japan: Traveling

Day 1: Traveling

We woke up at 2:45am to leave for the airport at 4:00am to pick up our beloved friend Jen Fraher (who was our ride) at 4:25am in order to make it to the airport at 5:00am. (And make it we did!) We even had time to stop at Dunkin Donuts for coffee and some doughnut holes along the way.

We flew to Dallas-Ft. Worth first. Mark was a champ...praise the Lord!! The layover in Dallas was uneventful-- Popeye's for lunch, Starbuck's white mocha for caffeine-- ready to board.

The 13hour flight to Japan- The plane was magnificent! As Chris said, our seats made us feels as if we were in first class. Headrests that conform to your head, lots of legroom, a tv (with movies, tv shows, and games) for each of us, complimentary headphones, pillow, and blanket, our own personal overhead compartment... What more could you ask for? How about 3 empty seats next to us?? That's right-- we had our own row of 5 seats when we only paid for 2!! Mark was able to lay down and take a good 5 hour nap after his hyper-ness wore off.

Arriving in Japan- Customs was a breeze. Having a baby with us sent us directly to the priority line (no wait!)....Thanks Mark! Sarah was eagerly waiting for our arrival and to meet her nephew. Upon first introduction Mark snuggled right into her chest. It was so sweet!!

Arriving a the Pfeil home- Olivia, Annabella, Calvin, and Jon greeted us with squeals of excitement as we pulled up to their house. For the rest of the day we settled into our room, ate waffles, chatted, and fought sleepiness. Great times!!

Fun facts about Japan learned on day 1:
(1) Most Japanese vehicles are either black, gray, or white. The culture is very group oriented so most people don't venture outside of those colors.

(2) Everyone backs into parking spots.

(I will edit this shortly with pictures.)