P and I were in the hotel lobby, while I waited for Rica and Takami to meet me, and the next thing we knew, everyone else was there!
The rest of the gang decided to hit up Shibuya while I went out to Koujimachi to do a sound and video check at A|Z Cafe. P decided to go to Odaiba to go to a stationery store (that turned out to be long gone, oh well.)
The A|Z Cafe is really a nice little place – very comfortable and friendly. The sound/vid check went off without a hitch, which is worriesome. lol
We sat and discussed the schedule and other details, then had lunch. Eating is a bit of a trial right now – I’m still jetlagging pretty hard. But the food was amazingly good and I did pretty well, although they didn’t think so. :-(
I ordered the fried oyster balls in miso sauce. If you get a chance to try that at the A|Z cafe, I strongly recommend them!
This is, from left to right, Kajimura-san, the owner of the Cafe, Takami and Rica, all working hard while I sat and stared.
Everything is good to go for Yuricon 2005 in Toky – all we need is people to come!
My eyes were smimming in my head when we left. JUST as I crashed onto the bed of the hotel room, P walked in. Figures. So now we’re relaxing in the room, watching a dubbed and subtitled silent western. Seriously.
Oh, weather today is cold and rainy with intermittent earthquakes. (Weird…I was *just* typing “just kidding” when a temblor hit. What a freaky feeling!)
Tonight’s plan is to do snacks and watch Doctor Who. And to *finally* let me crash and burn!
Tomorrow, we begin the tour. I wonder how it will turn out? LOL
I’m liking these recaps :D More pictures!!
Hi Erica,
I am glad that you’re all fine after the earthquake. Kirsten told us that while she was on the road, the radio said something earthquake in Tokyo!
Enjoy your trip!
Helen
Hi Erica, small world, richard the tai chi person here! Moo, our Practitioner of the Culinary Dark Arts employee is suppose to join your merry band of Yuri-tourists. I hope she make it OK, earthquake and all. Hope you folks have lots of fun and good sushi!