Kobe

Had a lie-in on the 3rd before taking the train south (not far) to Kobe in the afternoon. Didn't spend too long there, but seems like a cool place, small city with lots of narrow back streets full of interesting shops, mostly trendy and expensive but quite varied.

There's a small but impressive Chinatown in the centre, the deal is you walk along the main street lined with stalls selling various cheap n tasty snacks - by the time you get to the end you're full. So that was lunch.










Met up with Erhi who taught at the school before me, over from Tokyo where he teaches now. His sister, Jahri, was visiting from London, he was following her round while she bought things.

Not sure what this guy was for, but thought he deserved 3 pictures


Stopped for a drink. Obviously a classy joint - the red wine wasn't chilled, for once




Back to Osaka for dinner, Hiromi, the (now ex-) manager and Jo (part-time helper) were all delighted to see Erhi. You trying to tell me something?