Day 1 Osaka
Arrived in Osaka around sunset, what a beautiful sight! I chose to be picked up from the airport to avoid the hassle of getting to the guesthouse myself. Stayed close to the airport so I would be able to pick my friend up the next day. The lady that runs the guesthouse is so friendly! The room was perfect, Japanese style! I needed to get take out for dinner, my choices?! Chinese (Japanese style) of Italian.. pizza pasta. So I went for Chinese, luckily they did have Gyoza :)!
Day 2 Osaka
Woke up and got ready to check out. I was the only guest last night so I went down early to talk to the owner. She is so sweet! Gave me some tips on Tokyo and Osaka (most of which I knew but still) and she taught me some Japanese words and I taught her some English/Dutch, she said she understood and that I was her English teacher and I should teach at a High School here...***seriously something to consider*** ^_^. After waving for, what looked forever, and saying goodbye, I went on my way to the International Arrivals Area!
Picking up Dennis, who I've known since 2001 (High School), which was strange but also exciting! I stood there with my sign along some other people that had signs haha....it took forever! And there he was, Mr. Dennis!!
Went to the Guesthouse/Hostel, we booked a private room on the first night (bunk bed), but couldn't check in till 3pm. Dennis was amazed by all he saw. Went to do a bit of sightseeing and walked around. I suddenly realized I knew the street we were sitting on to have a drink. I remembered that the Osaka Tower was at the end of that street. And so we went for a walk and there it was, The Osaka Tower. It's strange that I was here 2 years ago and still remembered. I didn't go up last time, but this time we did. 103 m and, once again, great views of the city! Also finally tried the Tako Yaki (Octopus doughy balls, Osaka food) and yaki (yucki) it was haha. We both took a few bites and threw the rest out...sorry.
Went back to the hostel for a nap (Dennis mostly, but I'm always in for a good nap :)), after that we went to Dotounbori street, something I had also visited 2 years ago. Strange how I recognize all this and am back, but I guess I will have a lot of these moments the next 2 weeks!
Great day! And guess what we had on our way back...rain...I guess Dennis brought that with him from Holland and that is why you the sun is shining over there now. Hoping for better weather the rest of our time here or I am sending him back to Holland on the next available plane :P.
Oh and Dennis speaks all but Japanese haha. I've heard him say "Danke" (German for thanks), "Uno" (Italian for one), Ciao (Italian for Bye), "Houdoe" (Bye in Dutch), "Hello" (English for well Hello).
Day 3 - Osaka
We headed for The Osaka Aquarium - Kaiyukan, another place I visited 2 years ago and I was so impressed back then!
I, again, loved it! And so did Dennis. It was bigger in my head though, but still great to be back :)! For those who I didn't know 2 years ago. There's a HUGE tank in the middle with all kinds of sea creatures, such as stingrays, whale sharks, hammerhead shark, small sharks and smaller fish. You start on the 8th floor and make your way down. On 3 of the floors you are able to see the tank in the middle, where you can admire the beautiful life under the sea lalala :). And on the outside walls and other floors, there's so much to see too. I love how these sea animals are all so active.
Heading to Nara Park next (just a one night stay as well)!
Until next time (probably tomorrow),
Sayonara!
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