Having slept only 4 hours it was a wonder I woke up, and before the alarm clock rang as well. I just got ready, checked out and got into a taxi for the airport.

Once I checked in and passed security I found a reclining chair where I watched the last 40 minutes of a movie on my iPad. Then it was time to buy some water (very expensive bottle of Evian – 500 ml for 22 RMB) and board. In fact I was the first in line to board for the economy class. I was really looking forward to get back home.

Just after noon I touched down in Japan. What a relief. Within 30 minutes after touch down I passed the customs and bought me a NEX ticket to get back home.

After the workout I met Chie and Mina-sensei at Kotokoto for dinner. Which as usual was superb. It was wonderful to get some healthy Japanese food to mix up the somewhat oily dishes in Beijing.

In short, it was good to be back home!