I have a bit of a reputation amongst some friends for having somewhat ambitious travel arrangements. But even by my standards, today felt a little crazy.

We woke at 4:45 a.m. Saturday Japan time. Took Metro about an hour to see the tuna auction and get sushi for breakfast. Then an hour back to our hotel to get our bags. Then a taxi to a train station for a 50 minute ride to the airport. Airport was fast so we rested and ate a little in the lounge until our 2:30 pm flight.

I only managed a short doze on the airplane. I’m never good at it and being between the girls doesn’t help. They each slept a little but not a ton.

Thanks to time zones and the international date line, we landed before we left, around 8:45 am California time. Clear customs, an hour Uber home, and it’s 11-ish. Then start packing the truck, eat a sandwich, etc, and a bit before 2 pm we’re driving, just the girls and myself. With stops for food and a 45 minute shade tree nap, we reach our destination a bit before 10 pm Saturday. About 32 hours on the move if I’m doing the math right, with under 2 hours sleep

Tokyo Japan to a riverside campground in Coloma California is a shift for sure. .

And now I’m exhausted but simultaneously wide awake. Doh.