Final Day in Tokyo and the Long Journey Back

This day was both filled with joy and sorrow. We are all very happy to leave, yet we would stay if we could. I will say that the journey to the airport was actually more of a pain in the ass than it should have been for my. I had to carry a very large duffel bag over my shoulder and throughout the subway system. Needless to say I was sweating like a pig all the way there. Besides the discomfort, we rode the Narita Express to the airport which was a nice change of pace. It was a very relaxing and smooth ride all the way to our destination.
Once there, Dr. J helped us all get our bags checks and our boarding passes for we could move through security. WE all got through safely and everything was in order. The only thing left now was for us to get aboard our 777 and make our way to LAX. As soon as I boarded the plane, I took 4 melatonin pills and fell asleep for the majority of the flight. We got to LAX and realized we have a 12 hour layover here. This was going to be rough, rougher than even our flight over the pacific. We all did things to kill time, so texting, using the internet, playing games, eating and sleeping. We did whatever it took. eventually the time passed and we had to get on board the flight to BNA. This really sealed it. We all slowly and quietly boarded and took our seats. The majority of us fell asleep, others just couldn't seem to make themselves. 

I awoke again, which meant I was home. We headed to the baggage claim carousel, everyone sad at the fact that our journey came to an end. After we all grabbed our bags, everyone said their goodbyes. 

I didn't see this as a permanent goodbye, just like when I said goodbye to my Japanese friends. I am sure I will see these people again in my lifetime. All that needs to be done is that you make the effort to see them .