Thanks to everybody for all of the e-mails. It is really sweet to know that you have not forgotten me already!!! Before I start, a message for Claire! I have three nail mags for you and will post them as soon as I have looked at them. I had the English lesson today. Was panicing on the train as last night, I did the whole trip with Mieko so I knew exactly where I was going but this morning, there was problems on the line and one train had been cancelled. All I ...

Hi Just a very quick one to say I have found out about the masks. They were used in the Sars outbreak but it is traditional, this time of year, for people to wear them anyway. It's a tip for you Dad, they use them to conquor hay fever! Apparently the Japanese have worn them for years. I never knew but it could be useful. I have started sneezing (and again, typical. it is considered bad manners to sneeze over here and i always need to just as i get on the cro...

Hi, I am here in Tokyo. Everybody I have met has been lovely. They are very helpful and just really nice people. While waiting for hotel yday, spent pm in uneo park. lots of blossums just coming out and the japanese have blossom parties in the park. it is warm when the sun is out. A very cool breeze, so cold -when i landed it was only six degrees. typical!- when it has gone in tho. The trip has gone very smoothly, it has been almost too easy so far. The trai...