Monday - Hot and sunny, humid
Today was both parts happy and sad, but it was a good day overall.
In the morning, F and I got up fairly early. We had to go and meet my nephew at 7:30, so we were up early. Well, early for ME! We met him at his hotel and took him to Cocos for breakfast. On national holidays and weekends they open at 7:00am for breakfast. It was very nice! I had a combination plate with some waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and I added on drink bar too. We all seemed fairly happy with our breakfasts.
A little before 9 am, we left the restaurant after we paid. We drove to the station, watched while my nephew bought a few things and then went through the gate. We had helped him find the right side of the station to board the train. We waved him off as the train left the station. We couldn’t see him, but hoped that he saw us! Throughout the rest of the day he texted me with updates as to where he was. He made it safely to his airport hotel. He’ll be leaving Japan tomorrow.
After we left him at the station, we went to a grocery store first to pick up something for F’s mother, then, headed back to the house. I went upstairs and started to cool down our room. Then, I tried to take a nap. I didn’t really manage. First, my friend texted to see when we were planning to come and then F wanted to leave soon so no nap yet.
We drove over to Sakata, stopping on the way to buy a few drinks for lunch. We decided to bring a family box of vanilla ice cream cups too.
We had a lovely time with my friend. She’s recently had some big changes in her life and has been so busy that we couldn’t even get together. She prepared some “make your own sandwiches” for us and it was delicious. After lunch, F stretched out on her couch and basically fell asleep! I felt sorry for him. We’ve been non-stop this weekend and this was the first time we could relax. After a lot of lovely conversation, we left my friend’s house and drove back to Tsuruoka. I couldn’t stay awake at all! F stopped in at a 7-11 to get something printed but it didn’t work. He wanted to try another 7-11 so at that one I got out with him and bought myself an iced cafe latte. He got ice cream and bought one for K as well.
Back at the house I went upstairs where the temperature was a horrid 34 in our room. Yikes. I turned on the AC and basically stripped and had a bit of a nap. F came upstairs a bit later too and we both relaxed for a while.
Later on, he made his mother something for dinner and then we went out for ours. I chose Gusto for tonight. It isn’t the best place, but it’s not too expensive and they have decent air conditioning!
After dinner, I had to buy groceries. We went to PAL shopping center and I bought food. I was just about to check out when I saw F come in the store. He told me he wanted shampoo, so I suggested he go to the drugstore. I even gave him a shopping bag for him to carry his bottle!
When I had finished shopping, I checked out and then went to join F at the drugstore. Of course, he was nearly finished and then we walked back to the car with our shopping. I had the heavy groceries and he didn’t offer to help carry them. Sigh.
On the way back, he tried stopping at another convenience store to get his printing done, but the website was still down. I pointed out that it was a national holiday today and probably the website was down because of that. He had tried 3 different places to print a document and none of them worked so I think I’m correct!
Back at the house, I put away the groceries and then went upstairs. I probably should have had a shower tonight, but I just didn’t want to do that! I had a relaxing evening and even watched the season finale of Severance, which my nephew had strongly suggested I do. It was great, but my internet died 17 minutes before the end! I got it fixed, but it was annoying!
F has been sleeping for a while. I’m glad. He’s walked a lot, eaten a lot and been out and about so much. I am glad that today was a little bit of a lighter day. He’s back at work tomorrow and I feel bad for him.
Anyway, that’s it for me today. I’m not sure what I’m going to do tomorrow, but I think I’ll let you know tomorrow night! Come back later if you like and hear all about my day. Until tomorrow….
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