Emily is now an omnivore! In fact, she attacked the pureed chicken casserole with relish, to my relief, as she has been feeding poorly for a while.
We went exploring in the afternoon, to check out a garden that we hadn't been to before, Rikugien. It's up on the north side of central Tokyo but quite quick to get to as it is on the Namboku line which is less than 10 minutes from home. Given that it was 30C I could have done without having to carry Emily and buggy up 3 flights of steps at the station. Accessibility is so piecemeal - there was a lift from the platform to the concourse but not from there to street level.
The garden was worth the effort though. It is traditional Japanese in style, with mature trees, a large central lake and lots of magnificent pine trees.
It has a bridge of two stone slabs onto the main island, and below it the water was almost seething with turtles.
All very photogenic. Emily had to endure a mosquito net as she got bitten by a huge mozzie, but luckily the bite didn't become enflamed and she seemed oblivious.
There were quite a few paths that I couldn't use because they had steps, including the one up to a mini-Fuji mound, which must have great views over the lake. 
Anyway, I'd vowed to take Nick at the first opportunity, so I can check it out then. Rikugien is renowned for its autumn colours so we'll have to remember to return for the display.
Back home Emily ate all of her apple rice with gusto and enjoyed bashing the dish and spoon afterwards (something she can't usually do as she doesn't often finish her food).
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