When I was a kid, I went to the CN Tower and it was the first time I had ever seen a building that was taller than a house. Since then, I’ve had issues with all tall building or even just looking straight up at anything. In recent years it’s subsided quite a bit and no longer really bothers me, but as soon as I looked up at the Skytree, I felt my knees turn to jelly .
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A New Experience: Japan - Day 7
Being the person already insisting on bringing 15 pounds of camera gear, I was okay to be the designated mule at the same time, as well as I just like the aesthetic of looking like the first page of Where’s Waldo.
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A New Experience: Japan - Day 5 and 6
These two days were polar opposites of each other in every which way. Day 5 (Tuesday) was probably the hottest day we’ve been here so far, as well as active and adventurous and a big accomplishment at the end, while Day 6 (Wednesday) was… well, let’s cover that when we get to it.
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A New Experience: Japan - Day 4
Never have I appreciated a sudden strong gust of wind than I have while I’ve been here. However, we did not go gentle into that hot day, and still explored for a solid 10 hours today. Staying hydrated and cool has been a magic trick that we keep improving at with practice.
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A New Experience: Japan - Day 2 and 3
Our 2nd and 3rd days here were super productive! Starting to get past the jet lag, and exploring deeper into Tokyo!
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A New Experience: Japan - Day 1
Touched down at Haneda by 2:00am (Ottawa Time) with nothing to complain about except wobbly legs and the single longest trip to the bathroom I have ever experienced.
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A New Experience - A Tough Choice
As exciting and surreal as this trip already feels, there’s definitely still a stress factor! Personally, I am still unexperienced in the art of travelling smoothly; knowing what dangers/cautions to look out for while abroad and general travel-wisdom. Also, while this trip is solely about seeing more of the world and exploring Tokyo with my friends, and there’s no pressure to get anything accomplished over the two weeks that I’m there for; as a photographer I want to explore the beauty of this foreign country as best as I can while I am there.
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