Japan trip follow-up

It's a bit tardy, but allow me to get back to the Japan trip. Clearly, Dav documented much of our activities, but I have a few other pics that I want to post. My main reason is to have it on record for Tesla. I feel more and more that my blog is for her...so she can peek into our world and thoughts, although it's definitely for me too, since I spent some time a while ago going over my pregnancy posts, reminiscing that phase and missing my belly!

First batch here is from the plane ride. Everyone asked most about the plane ride, and how Tes behaved. In reality, the plane ride was the easiest! Once we got the bassinet thingy attached to the wall, she sat up looking at all the lights for a while. Once sacked out, she was OUT. The plane noise must have been comforting. My brother mentioned that the bassinet makes babies look like they are in a casket. True...it was a bit disconcerting, but she looked comfy. For the flight back from Tokyo, she slept the entire way, not waking even once! We took ANA which has good service, and they gave Tesla a cute wrist thingy. They had a baby meal prepared for her, but obviously that wasn't needed yet.

We bumped into our good friend Doug Yarrington on the plane. He had a biz trip to Tokyo and Seoul, and we heard his name called; otherwise we wouldn't have noticed. He kindly checked in with us during the flight to ensure all was well with Tesla. When we got to Tokyo, he waited to help us get in line for immigration, which was the longest I'd ever seen. But since we had a baby, the officials let us zoom through, leaving poor Doug in the hour+ line : ( Sorry about that!

Here is the first dinner upon arriving at home. What luxury to have so much sashimi, we couldn't finish it! I love my mom's cooking. Then there is a pic of Dav and Tes on the train. By far, traveling on the trains was the hardest, as I had to feed her in the trains sometimes. It was quite clear that no "proper" parent would bring their tiny 2 month old out like that. It appears that small babies stay close to home since I never saw anyone else breastfeed in public. Most people politely looked away (I was discreetly covered, but it's sorta obvious when you have 2 little feet peeking out of the hiding cloth), but I felt some cold stares too.

This batch of pics is from meeting up with Gen and his wife Mika, Joy, and Paul and his wife Akiko. It's hard to get around Tokyo to see everyone, so I was grateful that they met up with us. We went to a super delicious Italian restaurant (with amazingly reasonable lunch set menus) in Gen's neighborhood. I thoroughly enjoyed the Italian dishes...even simple lunches are so refined in Japan. Our cappuccinos came out individually cute!

Later, we went over to Gen and Mika's place to hang out. I just love seeing friends hold and cuddle with Tesla. : )
The cutest was when Tes was lying on Dav's lap, and Gen put on an anime video to show us. Before we knew it, Tes was straining her neck to view the moving colors. Check out her foot kicking out so she could push her body over a bit. By the way, Gen was cute with Tesla.

Lastly, here are the few meager pics I got when we were invited over to Tracey's (aka Keitai Goddess) where she and Ashley made the most incredible brunch EVER. Eggs Benedict with homemade sauce, fruits and fresh dip from the garden, mimosas, coffee...oh wow. MJ joined as well as Kristen and her hubby Todd. Dav hadn't met them in spite the blogging connection, so it was great fun...and just relaxing. Tracey's home is a sweet escape from the hustle of Tokyo.

I was so busy with Tesla (she had a slight crying fit), and eating, that neither Dav nor I got decent pics. I can't believe we didn't get a proper group shot!! I did get Tutu...the famous one and only Tutu who has the good life now. She was very curious about Tesla.