Day 1- HNL>NRT>PEK

As I awake from I restless night sleep I am excited and nervous. It has always been my dream to travel to another country and experience a culture different from my own. I make a quick stop at Zippy's to purchase a Zipac, a staple boxed lunch for anyone traveling outside of Hawaii. I arrive at the airport three hours before my flight. There is no line which I find peculiar. A sign reads that my flight on ANA will now be changed to United... lucky me. Dragging my luggage an additional four terminals I find myself in the back of an extensive line. I am fortunate that both the check-in and security checkpoint were quicker than normal. Arriving at the gate I see an enormous plane. Reality sets in and soon I will be on board for eight hours traveling to another country!

I was pleasantly surprised that the plane ride was not grueling as I projected it to be. I slept most the way and made it safely to Narita, Japan. Local time was 1:20p. Having a four hour layover gave my Professor and I the opportunity to get some food and explore the airport. I splurged and paid 6000y or 60USD on my first authentic Japanese meal. I ordered the Sashimi platter and Garlic Steak. Both were excellent. I also bought a small bottle of sake which was very dry and not very appetizing. After our meal we ventured though the airport. Finding a Japanese version of McDonalds was a treat. They offered avocado in their signature burgers with a special sauce. Choices included chicken, beef, or shrimp on a special bread. The line was very long and prices were cheaper than Hawaii. There were various shops where you could purchase snacks, souvenirs and other local commodities.

Photos from top to bottom- Tatsu Sake, Sashimi Platter, & Garlic Steak

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