#Tokyo #Japan Day 3 – Zoe’s birthday #Lego land 3rd October 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Unbelievable, my second born is turning ten today! Where did that decade go? Memories of the stormy labour day on which she was born come wafting back to my memory, like they were yesterday. She is bright and empathetic and smart and an absolute joy to be around. Love ya Zo zo on the Go go
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TOKYO STYLE
in celebration of her birthday, we decided to visit Legoland Discovery Centre .
This was our first real fore into using Japanese public transport. There were language challenges acquiring the right tickets, especially as the trains were on different systems and required different tickets, but the ever persistent and intelligent Simon efficiently delivered our array of requisite tickets.
The trains in Tokyo run like clockwork, literally you could set your clock by when they arrive. Seats were facing each other and there was a distinct respectful silence throughout the train. Everyone sat with bended head, not looking either at other people nor at the scenery whizzing by.
Our crossover station was Tokyo Teleport – though teleportation was sadly unavailable that day.
LEGO
Legoland was lots of fun. The reproduction of Tokyo in Lego was something very special, with the greatest of attention to every intricate detail.
There was a massive climbing frame which Ada loved and even made a Japanese friend. I was told in no uncertain terms I was not permitted to follow Ada in. Oops. There were big pools of bricks just ready for making all sorts of buildings (a home for Zoe’s Minnie Mouse) and all varietals of Star Wars and Star Trek flying machines (Simon and Max). I satisfied myself with making a bizzare green and yellow palindromic creature.
Other highlights were the karaoke Lego Friends zone (Let it go: sung stunningly by miss Zoe), the 4D cinema (with rain and wind effects!), the ninja laser escape challenge, the shoot em up ride, and of course, Max’s favourite, the car making / testing zone!
All in all, a wonderful time was had by all. Ada fell asleep and Max was well on his way, so we headed back to the ranch. But birthday party girl Zoe and her ever devoted daddy partied on and went to JOYPOLIS, an indoor theme park where they celebrated on until the wee hours (well until about 8pm at least).
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZOE!!!
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