Reading in Shinjuku Gyoen

Pingu had a very nice Sunday. It started with a visit to the local onsen (hot springs). Then a trip to Shinjuku. There he bought an interesting book called Tokyo Vice which he started reading while in the nice park called Shinjuku Gyoen. It was warm 12 degrees and sunny today and perfect for relaxing in the park.

Happy birthday cake and cookies for Pinga dad

Pinga's dad had his birthday a couple of days ago but Pingu brought Pinga-made cookies and some other gifts so there was a bit of a party. Pinga sister brought champagne and tasty chocolate cake. Luxury!

Shabu shabu dinner

Pingu was treated to a delicious shabu shabu dinner. Pinga's sister with husband also joined. It was lots of fun! Pingu actually stayed up until 11 and was not that sleepy since he slept very well on the flight.

Onaka filmjölk

Pinga went to a supermarket for a shopping and found this product with a Japanese name. "Onaka" means "stomach" in Japanese. It's a fil (sour milk in English and 発酵乳 in Japanese) with bifidobacterium (ビフィズス菌). Maybe the producer wants to say it's onaka friendly:)

It's 5pm now and very cold. Minus 10 C degrees!

Gyoza lunch

Pingu ate his traditional gyoza lunch at the local Manchu Gyoza restaurant. Looks tasty!

Arrived at Pinga's parents' home

Pingu is on another business trip to Tokyo. He landed this morning at Narita and is now enjoying a warm and sunny afternoon at Pinga's parents.

I'm a model

Don't you think I am good looking? I posed today for Pinga.

Snow chaos again

There is heavy snowfall and wind today in most parts of Sweden. In Lund a lot of snow has fallen and you can hardly see roads or walkways. I don't want to go out.

Gift for the baby

Pinga had a friend over last week and the friend brought a very nice gift for the baby. It is for the baby's bed and looks fun with music and animals.

Spa ritual and dinner

On Sunday Pingu and Pinga relaxed and did a spa ritual which took almost three hours and included Japanese style hot spring and nice saunas. Before going home they had a three course meal at the hotel restaurant. A very nice stay and they would love to come back.

Back at the hotel

Pingu and Pinga came home by bus and then took a drink in the hotel bar which is at the center of the hotel.

Dinner at Grill del mundo

Pingu and Pinga had dinner at Grill del Mundo. They have a very interesting decoration style. Actually styles since every room is in a different style. Pinga had a non-alcoholic frozen mango margarita and Pingu had the strawberry daiquiri.

Enormous cinnamon bun!

Pingu and Pinga visited this café that is famous for their legendary cinnamon buns. Unbelievable size don't you think? Pingu couldn't finish all of it but he made a good try.

Clothes for the baby too

They also checked out some baby clothes and decided to get one overall in this green style.

Maternity clothes

Pinga and Pinga went shopping and Pinga found a very cute maternity friendly skirt.

Gothenburg trams

Pingu and Pinga went into Gothenburg city center during Saturday. They travelled on the famous trams of course.

Lucky, a junior suite

Pingu and Pinga got a junior suite called Lucky. Nice room with good view of the forest.

Pingu's surprise present

Pingu's present for Pinga's borthday was a weekend at Sweden's #1 spa: Sankt Jörgen Park Resort. It is in Gothenburg.

Pinga's big stomach

Hello in there! Pinga's stomach is getting bigger everyday and I wonder who is in there. Is it a boy or a girl?

Happy birthday Pinga!

Many congratulations Pinga on your special day! Pingu had been very quiet and seemed to not have anything prepared for today but that was not correct. Pingu and Pinga will go on a birthday surprise trip this weekend. Pinga will find out more when they get there. Exciting!