Left the ship around 9 am yesterday, took a cab to our hotel in Asakusa. Arrival area ground floor, reception 13th floor so the view from there is amazing. Walked around the area while waiting to check in and crowds of people everywhere as all visiting the oldest temple in Tokyo, the Sensoji Temple. This was built in 628 AD and is famous for its main Kaminarimon Gate where a giant lantern hangs. This Gate is just 100 metres from our hotel which is, you guessed it, The Gate Hotel!!! After a very tasty lunch of gyozas, sesame spinach and a beer it was time to actually check in at 2pm and have a rest!! Went out for a nice meal for dinner, lots of small restaurants around but some impossible for George as he either can’t fit at the tables, due knees, or they’re located up stairs! But we just keep walking slowly until we find one that suits. I’m in trouble as can’t walk that slowly - I’ve told G that if I walk at his pace I’ll fall over. Either that or I buy a walking stick for myself. I have a bandaid over my mouth.
Have been out for breakfast this morning, now looking at what to do for the rest of the day. May go into Ginza or there’s plenty in this area shopping wise.
Stay posted.
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