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Tuesday, 23 December 2008

Japan, Anyone?

My mum has always longed to visit Japan for the longest time. It is funny because up to 5 years ago, she didn't go within 5-feet of sashimi but after some persuasion, she is a convert now. Anyway, I'd promised to take her see the cherry blossom next year. At the same time, I'd invited my Dad - thought it would be nice as a 40th wedding anniversary present. And then VT said that he hasn't been before so I'd invited him also. With the 4 of us going, what I am to do with my 2 Bs? Surely we will be gone for at least one week - I don't think it is fair for me to dump both my kids with my MIL for such a long period. We'll most likely end up taking Bryan for two reasons:

(1) He is old enough to enjoy it, not necessarily remember it
(2) He can eat whatever we eat so I don't need to worry about his meals, as long as they are cooked

So with those decisions in hand, now I need to look for a reliable tour company. I didn't think going on a Free-and-Easy tour would be a good idea although it would be cheaper. Afterall, I have two elderly parents to look after plus a hyper-active toddler. So, if you have any recommendations, I would be grateful for some advice.

P/S: If you're wondering whether I had a huge bonus pay-out, or if I striked lottery, it's negative to both. I think I'd just realised that there are somethings in life that I needed to do sooner rather than later, before it's too late and I end up regreting.

13 comments:

mybabybay said...

My aunt family is going on a Japan tour in March. I can ask her for info.

huisia said...

you can check with Chooi Peng, she knows Japan very well, so i think maybe she can give you some suggestions!

NomadicMom said...

Reliance got alot of tour packages....

Irene said...

ah my frens jus came back from Jepun, lemme ask her then i let you know :)

etceteramommy said...

I also went Japan on a tour last time. With the whole family in tow, you need the agent to sort out all the logistics. If you cant find a good agent in KL, mine is based in Ipoh tho she has lots of KL clients. :D

Mommy to Chumsy said...

oooo..Japan. how nice :) never been there before.

Health Freak Mommy said...

Japan is one of the countries that I really long to visit. Love that country - the sceneries, the food and the shopping but everything is darn expensive there!

Kristie said...

it's really sweet of u to bring ur parents to japan for their 40th anniversary :)

jazzmint said...

wow, first 2, then 3, then 4 LOL...i'm sure u will enjoy the trip. Go check out the tour agent at 1world hotel, my colleague booked from them last year to Japan

wen said...

i have always wanted to go to japan!!!

Jesslyn said...

Enjoy your vacation ya!

slavemom said...

Good decision! I'm sure ur parents r vy vy happy with this present.

Jacss said...

hi p.ling, been reading yr blog silently...
i'd just got back fr japan recently & yes, u definitely need to join a tour wif both elderlies & kid around plus language wise, it can really be difficult if u r on yr own. i was lucky to hv a jap. colleague wif us!
japan is really a very much diversed country from ours with "richness" in many areas so it was an eye opener experiences to my life!!
dun forget to try 'onsen' in japan, ok!!