The day began with TeamLab Planets, a mesmerizing, full-body immersive digital art experience. Then we grabbed fresh tuna at Tsukiji Outer Market; explored the sumo district, admiring the massive Edo-Tokyo Museum and the solemn Tokyo Memorial Hall. A river cruise to Asahi Beer Tower for drinks followed by Harry Potter then ended the day with delicious Miso Ramen at Ramen Street in Tokyo Station.
Read MoreAsakusa, Sensoji Temple, Kappabashi and Akihabara
Explore Tokyo in a single day, from the ancient serenity of Senso-ji Temple and the specialized kitchenware shops of Kappabashi Street (where I bought a Japanese chef knife!) to the neon-lit, pop culture paradise of Akihabara's Electric Town. Discover local quirks, from maid cafes to the discount madness of Don Quijote.
Read MoreA Start to Spring?
After a full three weeks away, we made our first post-snow trip back to Galiano. There had been some storms and other weather, and we were interested to see the state of the place and to start the process of moving from winter to spring. We had lots of projects to do, and it looked like we might have some nice weather to do them in.
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