Where to start on this post… Firstly I’m finally overseas again after quite the length of time being stuck in Australia (which in itself isn’t a bad thing). Since the last post I’ve been in a way between two jobs and my new role is now finally official. Thanks to the company I work for I’m now getting paid to do exactly what I love, travel and install the IT systems that the company sells. My first job off the block for training also happened to be a lucky placement to do part of the Kansai Airport system upgrade so with that I’m back in Japan…
Those of you who may frequent here or have read my previous posts will know of my love affair with Japan. This country is simply amazing and I wish I had more time to explore every nook and cranny of it, unfortunately though that isn’t possible so for now I’m having to make do with weekend roaming of places within reach of Osaka.
For the first weekend off I’ve grabbed a work mate and we’ve dived into Osaka aiming straight for Dontonbori with the aim of two things, buy a new lens for my camera at the massive Bic Camera store and eat some takoyaki. All in all a rather full proof plan that we pulled off quite successfully. After the lunch of takoyaki we headed in the direction of Tennoji to head through Osaka’s computer district and check out the zoo. We ended up skipping on the zoo due to the weather (just too hot to keep running around outside) and headed to some temples instead.
On Sunday the plan of attack was Osaka Castle and it’s surrounding grounds (whilst avoiding going in since we had both done it previously) followed by the Osaka Aquarium. All in all it was very good though unfortunately the aquariums main attraction (a large whale shark) was not there as it was receiving a health check-up.
As per normal photos are below. If anything else pops up during the week I’ll post it below but expect the next update next weekend.
