I've touched down in Narita after a 9-hour flight. In all honesty, this was probably the best international flight I can remember in a long time. I feel remarkably alive for pond hopping. It probably helped that I was on a 777 - flying on the 777 is always nice...even in cattle class. I was able to get some good shut-eye during the flight thanks to melatonin, eye mask and ear plugs. I have a 3 hour layover to get through before my connecting to Seoul so I will probably go in search of something to drink - it's pretty humid in the terminal!

I'll be gone for the next few weeks tromping around East Asia with the 'rents. I'll try to post updates while on the road, but no promises.