Hi everybody!

Thanks for all your comments and emails, they make us happy :).

A ultrashort update to keep you posted a bit: we took a delightful 2-day boat trip from Shanghai to Osaka (it felt like a cruise in the sun), and travelled on to nearby Kyoto. Up to now, it is absolutely fabulous: extremely friendly people, easy to travel around and a beautiful country. Kyoto is also beautiful, having a thriving city life while its temples are oases of rest with magnificent gardens.
Ah yes, Japan is great so far, and, to us, a very good follow up from adventurous China :)

As usual, our time is filled with things we want and have to do, and updating our blog is still waiting in line patiently (something which the Japanese excel in by the way, lining up, in complete contrast to the rush-push Chinese) - so we hope to come back to you soon with more stories, atmosphere and perhaps some pictures :).

Take care!

A&A