NYE in Mitaka was sunny and beautiful and Sean and I enjoyed another relaxing day at home doing a bit of schoolwork, cleaning, putting Christmas decorations away, baking and went for a run together around campus. I'm having fun playing with a fitbit that I got from my sister-in-law - it's interesting to track steps, workouts, sleep etc. (Want to be fitbit friends?) In the evening we made a feast of shrimp and cocktail sauce, olives, meats, cheeses, crackers, stuffed mushrooms and wine. It was delicious and one of my favorite menus of the year.
After cleaning up and doing some crosswords together (we're on a huge crossword kick), we rode our bikes to the nearest temple to hear the giant bell being rung 108 times for the New Year. We got there at about 11:45, just in time to join the crowds waiting and standing in line for their yearly special temple visit. There were lots of food stands and impromptu stores selling monkey trinkets and good luck charms for the new year. We got back home at about one in the morning, popped some champagne and then filled up the hot water bottles to get ready for bed and warm up after the freezing wintry bike ride. Happy New Year!
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