Returning to Sweden

Sad day today. I had to return to Sweden. Chie and I drove to Narita airport in the morning. On the way there we stopped at Doutour to buy breakfast. Which we ate in the car on our way.

At the airport I checked in my bags and it turned out I had 27 kg and was only allowed 20 kg. The problem was that when checking in it said that 25 kg was allowed so that was what I packed for. Now they refused to check in my bag unless I paid 35400 JPY for the over weight. Not much to do about it today but paying. But I intend to complain to KLM since I got the information when checking in on the Internet that 25 kg was allowed.

By noon I was boarding. And some 11 hours later I was in Amsterdam. There I had dinner at a ramen shop. Miso ramen. Yummy, but not as in Tokyo and Sapporo. By midnight (Swedish time) I was in bed in my Swedish home. Many, many miles from my Japanese home.

Going to Tokyo

Today I did not go to the office. Instead I went to the airport to catch a flight bound for Tokyo. The flight was uneventful and boring. Some movie and a lot of reading and sleeping.

Back in Stockholm

Today I had to return to Stockholm. My vacation is over. I already long for the next time I can see Chie again. We are already planning the Christmas.

Anyway, Chie drove me to Narita airport in the morning. No traffic. But more people waiting in line for the Lufthansa check-in.

I was seated beside a Japanese girl that was sick. She looked strange when we took off and then she puked in the paper bag and then she went away. She was away for more than half of the trip before she returned to her seat. She seemed better after she returned.

The transfer at Frankfurt went without any problems. And after arriving at Arlanda I took a taxi home. With a very talkative taxi driver.

At home I unpacked. Had something to eat. Then took a shower. And went to bed. I was really tired.

Returning to Sweden

Today was a sad day. I had to go back to Sweden. It’s always difficult to leave Japan. It’s always so fun top be here and to spend time with Chie. Even doing nothing together is always a fun time. I will be back soon again.

Back in Sweden

After two loooong flights and a lot of waiting I finally arrived at Arlanda airport. I arrived at 6:30 am and was back in Uppsala by 8 am. 8 am means 8 pm September 6 in Hawaii. Chie and I left our hotel at 8 am September 5, which means I have traveled for 36 hours. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…