Yeah, that's the thing: If I don't mind the extra connections, the time waiting and/or changing airplanes, the increased opportunities for lost luggage... I can save money. On the other hand, I need to make the most of my time away from work, because time I'm not working costs me money too. It's a vicious cycle, I tells ya! I'll have to compare scenarios and see what works out best.
Something else I realized is that I'll have to catch another flight while I'm there, as my business partner is on Hokkaido. I'll also be visiting various manufacturers, including in the Sendai region. Lots of planning ahead...
Oh, my brain's startin' to hurt...
You'll get it sorted out... Hope you have a great time.
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Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:44 pm Post subject:
I had to move my trip to September, and I'm now finding prices in the $1300 range. This is with an extra stop during each flight to LAX. One package only has an 1:15:00 layover in Houston (hopefully that's enough time to change planes, and for the ground crew to keep track of my luggage), and no Airbus. (Prefer Boeing, thank you kindly.)
I'm thinking... instead of packing my riding gear into my luggage, just shipping it to a friend in Tokyo. Helmet, boots, gloves, leathers, everything. Do a bit of riding with a couple of friends there, ship it to Hokkaido (if I'll have time to ride there). Then ship it all back to the U.S. _________________
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:05 pm Post subject:
Tu_triky wrote:
Hehe. Moral of the story. "Don't trust a nice butt and a smile. That's the old style."
Last November was the first time I toured Tokyo but I sure didn't see any seedy areas. My friend went on a tour of Tokyo and ended up in the red-light district.....she just somehow stumbled there!
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Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2012 1:08 pm Post subject:
Sengo wrote:
Last November was the first time I toured Tokyo but I sure didn't see any seedy areas. My friend went on a tour of Tokyo and ended up in the red-light district.....she just somehow stumbled there!
Well I am sure you were steered clear of certain areas; fortunately I'm sure.
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Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:49 pm Post subject:
All Islands To or From Japan $110 Each Way Plus Tax
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I'll have to compare scenarios and see what works out best.
