Arriving in Tokyo

It was nearly midnight as we stepped out through the Higashi-Ginza Metro turnstile and started to look around for exit #5. Cheryl, our host said she would be meeting us at exit 5 to lead us to the apartment we were renting from her for the next three weeks. Almost before we had a chance to even glance around, she came up to us, asked me if I was Ingrid and gave me a welcoming hug. She also correctly identified Bill, Alexis and Daniela. We had 'met' when I was searching online for a place to stay in Tokyo and chose to stay at her place that she had listed through Airbnb. Now here she was, middle of the night, temperature near freezing, cheerfully leading the 4 of us down the block and letting us in to what would be our home for our Tokyo stay.

It is a very small space for 4 of us, but a typical apartment size for a single or couple in Tokyo. Here Alexis and I are posing on the two single beds, and to Bill's right is the small couch that unfolds into a small double bed. To his left he can reach the wall where we will be putting our upright suitcases. No unpacking, no closet, no shelves.
                                                                   

 But there is a kitchen,With sink and electric burner, dishes, a pot, frying pan and kettle; and a little fridge, microwave and toaster oven stacked over it. Cheryl stocked the fridge with juice, fruit and even bags of potato chips!

There is also a bathroom with a tub and shower about the size you get on a small cruise ship.

Let the adventures begin.

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