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BigSmoke
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#152219 2018-12-24 01:27 |
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Hello Tokyo!
Aaaah finally final exam week is over+I've arrived in my IRL hometown!
Uhh, I'd say let's just fast forward to the time I'm finally in Tokyo  And here's an announcement: I'm going to meet a crew and stay at their crib until the end of first week of 2019  Without further ado let's jump to the update! [23 Dec 2018] Due to the heavy snow I've encountered at the last update, I have to force myself to get off the highways and find a motel to stay for a while. And the snow had indeed made a huge impact: Most of the highway sections had to be closed due to snow piling pretty much everywhere, causing heavy traffic jams as cars queueing behind snow plows. It's even worse considering the fact that it is currently holiday season. Thankfully though there are only 3 accidents recorded caused by this, and my Evo is still intact (though I nearly rear-ended some cars and trucks due to the Evo still wearing Potenzas).
Anyway, I don't want to waste my time in the motel, so after several hours staying and enjoying cups of hot tea and around two bowls of sukiyaki I asked the receptionist if there's an alternative way to Tokyo. There was, and she said the road goes through the mountains and usually used by tour buses and expedition trucks. After I said I'd take any chances, she shown me the map and I recoordinate my phone maps to it. After the weather got a bit better, I went to said direction. And boy the decision was worth it.  This alternative route feels like a local version of Monte Carlo rally stages. Safer and wider, of course. IIRC similar routes can only be found around Mt. Aso, which is roughly at the west end of Japan, and it's not this safe either. With only a few traffic encountered and dry roads in my hands, I opened the taps a bit and enjoyed the view. And thankfully the end of the route was close to the main highway entrance, so I could quickly rejoin the action afterwards.
 Some hours later, finally......I'M IN TOKYO BOIS!!
I decided that the best first thing to do is have a rest at Daikoku Futo, despite it's still being afternoon with no bonker cars around as in the night scenes. Originally I also would like to go to Shibuya and Shinjuku as well, but after some thoughts I'd save that for the next day with Muza(Niatross) and co. At this point I also notify Muza that I've come to Tokyo safe and sound. I also noticed that Tokyo's weather is a bit on contrast to other places I passed. There was only chilly fogs ahead, but no snowfalls so far. I almost convinced that I've entered an episode of Nneon Genesis Evangelion (there was barely even a rain along the series!).  Some time later, I've had enough and continue my trip to the western side of Tokyo. It's only some kms and I've fallen in love with the highways and even wished for more power in my car. But I'd reckon I can do a mass highway blast with Muza and co., especially with his Supra or his brand new E46, or perhaps AJ's C-REX......but for now, I'll enjoy it with my Evo. Can't wait to join the big boys later!
 Meanwhile, near a marina at West Tokyo.........
"Great news, chaps. He's here, and he'll be coming in a few hours" "Oh great! It's a perfect timing to be honest, first my DC5 finally come to this soil and now we've got another company!"  "Glad to hear that. I'm sure he'll enjoy his stay here, as well as the view from this marina"  "Finally, a meeting of generations. It's time to unify the different spectrum of Lancer Evos"  "I can't wait to bring him around every edge and blacktops of the city. I'll prepare the acommodations now"  COMING SOON
(Probably in up to 24 hours)
This post was edited by BigSmoke (2018-12-24 02:03, ago) |
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