Rainbow

I was already planning to go to Japan for vacation next Month. But then came an invitation from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to attend a special programme for foreign journalists. It is held about once a year and some of my colleagues have attended this in the past. The theme this time is on Japan and climate change. 

Interestingly, there are journalists — 9 of us in total — from Asia, Africa and South America on this trip. I thought this would be a great opportunity to learn about the latter two continents — I really know so little about them.

As Joanne and I loitered around Singapore's Changi Airport Terminal 3 before I entered the departure gate, last week, we spotted a little rainbow (of sorts) on the floor. I guess I can see that as a lucky sign? 

I touched down at Narita Airport on Sep 24, around 6pm. It was already dark by then, as we are approaching winter. I was somewhat swept by nostalgia. It was my first return to Tokyo since two years ago after all. And this was the only country I've lived in, albeit only for a year, other than Singapore.

More to come...