Time seems to blur as we sit cramped on planes, dash through airports or strain our ears to hear the in-flight movie. But this is all part of travel, and it’s exciting and emotionally draining. I’m writing this at what is 1:15 PM on Sunday the 24th in South Africa, but 8:15 PM in Japan. Looking out from what must be the 23rd floor of the Keio Plaza Hotel I see tall buildings and the lights of our first evening in Japan. There is much to tell, but I’ll save that all for another day, right now, Julia and I are savouring finally being in Japan, after so much hoping, praying and waiting: we are finally here. 5g522l