Tokyo Soul Train

Yes.
I’m about to utter those famous words that Kung and Akona (and today Ania) tell me that I always say.
I LOVE TOKYO!
And you wanna know why? Because this city has so much soul. Whether it’s chillin’ in a club in Shibuya, shopping in Harajuku checking out the Anime people, taking the comprehensive Metro system, or walking around Roppongi (which I hope I spelled right) I’m definitely coming back here many, many times in my life. I may even live here for a while because this city speaks to me. There’s something about the way the wind whips around me and guides me through the night, telling me that the city is ready for me. This is one of the cities I wanted to come to the most. Perhaps, as I close in on thirty (only a month and a half away) I’m learning how to appreciate the cities I visit far beyond what their drink menu has to offer. Then again, age has nothing to do with that. I could have been blessed with this trip at any age and at some point I think I would have changed my thinking, for change is inevitable
Since this is our last Asian destination, and my last Asian blog, I’ll have to recap what these past four months have been like for me.
CHINA: Eye opening because all of my perceptions of China were challenged and then wiped away. The people I met were so cool and honest. It may have been cold outside but there was a warmth that cannot be explained that I’ll always remember about Shanghai and Chengdu
INDIA: It made me appreciate the power of pride. There was poverty all around, let’s not even front like there isn’t. The traffic was insane, it made Mexico City’s traffic seem miniscule. A trip from our hotel to the city center and back was easily about three hours, no lie. Yet, the people that lived there were 100 percent in love with their city, and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. It reminded me of the way I feel about Philly. Yeah, it’s had a bad rep for the past few years but if you asked me if there was any other place I’d be proud to call home I’d say no and couldn’t represent Philly enough, and those that know me know I wear Philly like a tattoo. India was impressive and worth another trip.
THAILAND: Please, I couldn’t have more love for Thailand. Maybe one day I’ll properly learn how to actually speak the language ;-P
JAPAN: Once again, I loves it! It sucks that the first week was wasted on my own recovery from injuries and sickness, but that’s life. Every now and then you gotta recharge your battery in order to get ready for the adventures ahead.
I’ve got another three days here and I pray they are exciting and filled with fun, joy and life long memories. To sum it all up, Asia Rocks!