Osaka Update #1

After long concideration I decided the format of my luguage would include a bike bag and an extra large riding bag. I packed my bike and as little clothes as a could. In the end i was dead on for maximum weight.

The plane ride went smoothly and I arrived in Osaka at 8:30pm local time. As I was flying with a friend her son and his family picked us up in a car from the Kensai airport. Mari, Angela`s daughter in law and Rick`s wife cooked us curry which was a great way to kick of my Japanese food experience. After dinner Rick walked me back to Hiro`s guest house where is stayed for two nights.

Hiro taught me to make Udon soup which has been very useful as a budget breaky. He also taught me to make miso soup. Last night Hiro cooked me and a new friend EJ some pasta which was also pretty good. After Hiro`s I moved onto another guest house where I am currently staying at called Lemon House

Since I moved into Lemon House I have spent most of my time getting my bearings and have learnt to get around Osaka pretty well. I have eaten out most days around 2 times at least and have been aroudn to a few little bars. Ive eaten Ramen, Udon, Katsudon, Tacoyaki, Tompeyaki, Sushi, Miso and plenty more. I experienced some awesome Karaoke in a snack bar down some strange lane near Korea town which was heaps of fun.

It seems I have run out of Photo space so I`ll stop here for now but you can check out some more photos here: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/album.php?id=722670920&aid=210967

Ill post more in a few days and will try to be more regular from now on.

さようなら。