Happy Birthday Noo and me! Today I am 40, although I feel 50 as I think one should not mix red and white wine. Once you choose a colour... stick with it.
Anyway... onwards.... Happy Birthday to my more than perfect 10 year old little poppet Noo. We will be thinking about all you from across the equator. We hope that you like the presents and enjoy the day with Oma and your sister-mates.
Over here in Japan-land, your Dad and I will be heading to Harajuku, Shibuya then back to Ginza and Tokyo Central. I'll keep you posted on the happenings.
Last night we went to the most magnificent underground dumpling heaven. As a side point... there is a whole other Tokyo that exists underground. In the subways and basements of buildings. Down little stairs, alleys and sneaky caverns you find another labyrinth of exciting little digs.
Back to dumpling Utopia. Once again, Tokyo by Marni came through with the hottest tip... do not tell Lonely Planet... the joint will be wrecked for sure. It is called Chibisuke and a few minutes walk from our hotel. Opposite the 7-11 on Asakasa dori. The entrance is on Tamachi dori. Down a wee flight of stairs to a cosy little 20 seater restaurant. The waiter and his mother (grandmother?) serve and cook up the most amazing gyoza. We kept ordering, not ever wanting the night to end (this is where the aforementioned red and white problem emerged).
We waxed lyrical about bringing the kids here at Christmas... who cares that it rarely gets above 0 degrees? Not sure about that in the cold light of day.
So this morning of my 40th birthday we are taking it easy, relaxing, reading and preparing for what is sure to be another mahoosive day exploring Tokyo.... where anything is possible and there is a gadget to achieve it.
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