And it is a good feeling!
Today we walked out to the lake with Elbi and there was no sign of anything having ever happened.
We felt at peace, finally.
We ordered a new television to replace the one damaged in the quake but while we were there (yamada denki), we noticed that all the bottled water had been sold.
Basically, reports are out that radiation levels in Tokyo are too high for infants (and animals) to consume. So, the result? A whole load of panic buying again.
Now, the problem we face is not just the water shortage, but the general ability to survive if radiation levels really do rise.
We have learnt this time, that the media hype is not to be listened to and we are not so make an exit based on ridiculous opinion. However, we are watching the news and reading many, many reports that are making us aware that we may not be as safe as we would like to think.
For now, though, we have electricity. We are lucky. We don't seem to have suffered from power cuts so much.
Last night,we travelled through Omiya station, which is a big hub in the north of Tokyo/ Saitama. It was practically in darkness.
The picture below is just outside the station on the second level. Omiya reminds me somewhat of Sendai station. When you step out, your eyes are assaulted with a whole array of lights and colours. But last night, this was not the case.
It's great to see the country come together to do what they must. Saving electricity can be done if we try.
It seems ironic that Earth hour is upon us already this weekend, but I guess we will be able to take part easily.
Earthquakes are happening very often still.
We were rudely woken up to three in a row...
I just found this web page, that I am fascinated to watch and have been transfixed on it all night..
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