Monday, May 13, 2013

Osaka

Lots of people seem unimpressed with Osaka, and some even recommended skipping it. But we had a grreat time, our hotel was perfectly situated on Dotombori which is like the Times Square of Osaka. Lights and billboards as far as the eye can see, and lots of crazy stuff. Our hotel had gian heads out the front and the local dish is Octopus Balls which are literally served everywhere.

We finally achieved the challenge of ordering some noodles from a vending machine (which are then delivered out of a kitchen, not the machine), it was possibly the best $6 lunch I`ve ever had, which we followed up with some deep fried things on sticks for dinner for only $12. Which led me to believe that Osaka was cheap, until I discovered $7 coffee the next day....

The acquarium in Osaka is excellent and has a small whale shark which was pretty exciting to see. There were also apparently sun fish, but they weren`t to be seen by us- which Adam was pretty upset about.

We also stumbled upon a new rockclimbing wall up the side of a high rise building - it seemed to be quite the attraction with the whole street beingblocked off and quite the party going on. No idea if they always climb the building or if it was a special event.

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