So today we visited the original emperors duck hunting grounds which is now in the middle of the Tokyo metropolis. A haven of greenery and tranquility (who also offer you free use of industrial strength Deet to protect from the mosquitoes). This was lovely and peaceful.

Next we took a water boat ride to Asakusa and walked boiling streets to the Tokyo Sky Tower. This is a pretty cool spot and something we have never done as it was built in 2012.

Then on to Sensoji temple. A Buddhist temple full of people mingling around with an impressive row of old shops on the way in. This is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo.

All told a good day, but tiring with the heat (currently about 30 degrees) and walking in 86% humidity.

My two companions reckon I’m wearing their feet out!!

Next stop a cold shower for my feet!

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Another early(ish) start for some of us, wake up call to Nellie at 07.15, which she promptly went back to sleep after. So tomorrow will be 2 early am calls.

Off for breakfast at the Tokyo Fish Market, with raw tuna, raw salmon and crab on rice, yum

Time to brave the blistering heat through the Tokyo metropolis to the Royal gardens



And then off for the Japanese Tea at the gardens
The sweet ain’t, so off to the water bus now to the Tokyo Tower at 634m with viewing platforms at 450m and 350m, with spectacular views

Next stop Asakusa and the Sensoji temple

And then back in cRush Hour on the Tokyo trains

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