Mona is steppin' out

Mona made her first solo trip driving in Japan this past week. She was a little stressed (maybe a lot) as the big day approached. But she did well despite running into heavy traffic both going to Yokota and on her way back to Yokosuka. It was definitely a red letter day in our time here in Japan.

Here is a screen shot of Mona's trip. Notice how the suggested trip weaves and winds its way from Yokosuka to Yokota. The reason for this is a combination of the hilly terrain and the toll roads that crisscross Japan. When you travel from one city to the next, the only way to get there is by using the toll roads.

Mona's stressing as she
starts her trip.

We don't usually encounter heavy traffic. 
This was as she approached a toll booth.

Mona got into heavy traffic again as she was
going from one toll road to another.

Mona arrives at Yokota. She was very relieved.

On her way home, she knew she was going
the right direction when she saw the Coke sign.

Heavy traffic on the way home. Mona actually 
didn't mind the traffic - she enjoyed going slow.
That way she had time to make sure she was
going in the right direction.