Monday, June 11, 2007
June 11, 2007 6:00 PM (Bangkok Time)

Right now we’re somewhere over the pacific, nearing the international date line at an altitude of 37,000 feet. The air has been turbulent ever since we left Tokyo and slipped into the false darkness of this strange night. We left on time from bangkok to Tokyo early this morning. The flight was still several hours. I sat (as I am right now still on this plane) with Vero[nica], who was the dance captain, and Charlotte, from Belgium. While in Tokyo, there were very few places to eat, so I exchanged my remaining Thai Baht currency for some Canadian cash and some Japanese Yen. I headed to McDonalds and had The Teriyaki burger. It was really good and much needed. Between that and the largest zen garden, I think I was able to get a small brief taste of Japan. I think I’ll write some more after I get some sleep; man, that Cognac works fast. (and is very reminiscent of my flight to Denver so long ago.