Back to the Castle and Tsuruhashi

5/23/16

Today we went back to Osaka Castle. Dina hadn't seen it and I wanted to have a second look. There is an eight floor museum and lots to see around the grounds. We met three men from Korea and had a wonderful time talking with them on the top floor cat-walk. With the city of Osaka in the background,  and a cool breeze blowing we discussed work, politics, culture, and family.  After exchanging cards we went our separate ways. Minutes later one of the guys returned with a charm for each of us. He said he felt like we had made a connection. I felt it too. It was very touching.

Google Maps;
Where Would We be Without You?

Go Ahead, Eat it! How bad can it be?

When we left the castle our intention was to go to Nara Park. There are tame deer in the park and it is supposed to be a very beautiful and tranquil place. However, when we were changing trains in Tsuruhashi, we realized we had stumbled into Korea town. I had read about this on the tourist sites and people had raved about it. We started walking around and before we knew it hours had passed. We ate lunch and then decided to make for Nara. When we got back to the station, the agent told us the elevator was too small to accommodate the scooter. Since we already had a big day, we decided to head for the hotel.

Kim, Park, Lee, and Dina on Top of the Castle

Lifesize Terminator with a
Handful of Kimchee

Osaka Castle From the Park Grounds

Strongman of Koreatown

Good Thing we Studied Katakana.
Thanks Tristan and Shizuka!