I’m here. The flight was remarkably pleasant, at least until the ninth hour or so. Considering I only got three hours of sleep the night before, I’m amazed I’m still functioning as well as I am. Darkness has fallen here in Chiba, however, so I’m sure I’ll be out cold soon enough. My thanks to “Tomoko” for the “free” wifi. It’s a weak signal, but it seems to be working fine for now.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to figure out how to get the air conditioner working (it’s very, very humid here), take a much needed shower, and then lay down on a flat surface for the first time in… hell, I don’t know how long. I’ll post photos of the apartment and the neighborhood once I get a chance to explore. For now, you’ll have to settle for the lovely view from the veranda.

