Anyway, no give away signs from outside so we made our way in. Low and behold, there stood a graying version of myself!!!! I needed 3-4 takes before it sunk in that it was my DAD!!! So stoked to see him as it was just the second time he'd been to visit in Japan. I had absolutely no idea, so I guess it was great payback for the surprise I gave him for his 60th.
Aiko and Dad had been in contact for the last 2 months planning everything. It was definitely an awesome present. And Aiko had penciled in a sightseeing schedule for the week he was here. I'll post some pics of what we did shortly.
Awesome to get a short clip from my loverly nieces, Pippa and Holly, and nephew, Ben, back in NZ.
Thanks Liz and Brian for doing that!!
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3 comments:
Don't know which one of us got the biggest thrill that night! Aiko and I were just so excited as we drove back from Narita to the restaurant, and I'll never forget the double take you did!! Thanks Aiko!
I nearly let the nes slip once so I decided to have no contact until after your birthday. It sounds like you all had a wonderful week. (you have to watch out for grab a seat!)
Sounds like a great week/birthday. we wish we could of been there to wish you happy birthday in person, although you do all look a little water-logged!
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