Media

Dear people of the media (Belgian or otherwise),

Please do not contact me.  I do not wish to give interviews or comment on the situation in Japan.

Best,

Sam

Veilig thuis

Dear all,

I made it safely to Belgium.  I am well. 

Best,

Sam

Flight NRT -> CDG -> AMS

Dear all,

I am checked in and through customs and immigration.  The plane is verified and on time.  Boarding begins at 12am (noon) and we should leave at 1pm.

Two questions I answered with a smile but with an internal "godverdoemme":

1) Why are you leaving Japan?

2) Why do you not have any luggage?

Anyway, I hope to be home soon.

Best,

Sam

UPDATE: plane is at the gate already.  It's a new A380.  I am curious about the flight!

Skyliner

Currently on the Skyliner to Narita airport, should be there in 30 minutes, with 5 hours to spare.
Flight around 1pm local time to Europe. 

However, as they say where I come from: de Japanese poen is op, visa pakt nergens en kzen ont zwartrijden dat het allemaal klapt. 

So far, without problems, by the way.

Home

I booked myself on the next flight out of here.

I hope to be home soon!

Best,

Sam

Tokyo

Dear all,

I am sitting in front of the Belgian Embassy in Tokyo.  I made it safe and well.

Best,

Sam

Niigata

Dear all,

We made it to Niigata (west coast Japan), which puts more than 230 km of mountains between us and the cirtical powerstations. 

We are going forward to Tokyo.  Traffic is good and we have enough food & drink.

I'll keep you updated!

Best,

Sam