We had a lay-in, before pigging out on the excellent breakfast a little later and then heading off to Kyoto station for Osaka (the second largest city in Japan). We took the subway to the waterfront area to visit the well known Aquarium and when we got there, it looked like the rest of Japan had decided on the same idea! Full of sprogs and doting parents, all prepared to visit en-masse at full volume.
What a fascinating place! It contained not just fish, but dolphins, seals, sharks and penguins too! As the Japs eat an amazing amount of fish, at least the exhibits were ‘off the menu’. After the Aquarium, we had a non-fish lunch at the Tampozan Market Place – KFC!!
The heat and humidity were rising, so after a brief pit-stop back at the massive Hanshin department store, we headed back for the bullet train. 14 mins later,and we were back at Kyoto station.
Just time to re-charge the batteries and then off to the Trattoria Sette, the Italian restaurant in the hotel again to sample their menu. Another excellent meal, but their definition of antipasto was an interesting variation – 100% vegetable!
I got into blogging quite late in life, not publishing my first post until 2004 – well into my 40s! My lifelong love of technology and communication (in all its forms), together with a fondness for the art of writing seemed to be the perfect combination to contribute a few words to the online community. But I’m no Samuel Pepys! If you’re looking for deep and meaningful comments on a variety of subjects, then you’ve arrived at the wrong site! I only pen for pleasure! On average, my posts appear about twice per month, covering family & friends, cinema visits, eating out, holiday experiences and techy stuff. Oh, and as this is my hobby, there are no sponsored links nor adverts here – it’s all done with love!
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