You've got to go through hell before you get to heaven

Said Steve Miller.

Overnight bus, early morning in Shinjuku, mediocre McDonald's coffee, a recliner at the Internet cafe, and twenty-four hours before my next shower. God, I'm so tired.

At least I brought my emergency travel case (now seven years old, which Northwest gave to me after stranding us in Minnesota for the night). I don't know what I'd do without a toothbrush and toothpaste.