we`ve rented a mansion!

Mansion is the Japanese word for small, rented apartment. Our room is about 8`x 10`, so it`s the smallest mansion you`ve ever seen. That`s okay though, since we`re used to small spaces, because there`s not enough room to swing a cat. Good thing we left ours at home.


We love the grocery store, and everything in sight talks to you whenever you get within several feet of it; even ambulances announce when they`re coming at you in additon to the lights and sirens.

IRASSHAIMASE! You hear this everywhere you go, every time you go through any type of door, or even pass by!

To answer the question posed earlier: Iced Cucumber Pepsi isn`t bad. It tastes like Sprite, without the lemon or lime flavors, with a hint of mint. It`s better cold.

So, in other words, we made it here safely and we`re busy absorbing everything. More later. Maybe by then we`ll be a little more awake and coherent!!!

Mata ashita ne!