6 Days

The main suitcase is mostly packed. All the clothes and gifts are in. As well as an extra sports back to use as a second suitcase on the way home. If I used it straight and empty on the way there it would be an extra $50 so I'll wait until the return trip and bring it back stuffed with books, CDs and toys.

Now I just wait until Saturday morning when I hit the airport. Actually I can't wait until Sunday morning (Sunday night in Japan) since that means the long series of flights will be over. I'll be laying down to sleep on a soft futon with the smell of tatami floors and the hint of salt water in the air.