This post has us still in Kansai area, but the group decided to split up for the day. Paul, Akemi, and Darren went to Arashiyama in Kyoto while the rest of us stayed in Osaka. There's really not a whole lot to report from the Osaka group since we mainly stayed at the Abeno Q Mall for the most part.
I took mom to go eat fluffy pancakes at the mall. It was pretty good with the fresh fruit!
Meanwhile... back in Arashiyama...
Going to see the monkeys!
The first part is definitely the toughest part. I remember well.
But well worth the hike! Baby monkeys!
Grooming... I swear this is what Kiko does to Paul's facial hair.
They made it!
People in the cage, animals outside!
Baby monkey!!
Bye bye monkeys... till next time.
My one request from Kyoto was the Zarame cotton candy! The last time we went, I got the bag of sakura milk flavored cotton candy and kept thinking about it ever since! Paul and Akemi got the fresh one, while they brought home 2 bags for me.
Next up was Fire Ramen! I think its safe to say they had fun...
After they Kyoto crew came back, we headed to Shimojima... my favorite stationary store! We got a little lost and it started to rain, but we made it!
After a productive shopping trip to Shijojima, we got ready for a late dinner at Matsusaka Beef!!
We got there early and entertained ourselves by drawing on their map. There's Italy!
And Los Angeles- Isn't H's drawing so cute!
And Hawaii of course...
Ready Freddy!
Oh yeah!!
Biru is the perfect partner.
Paul says "its lick the bowl good!"
After dinner, we stopped for the photo op with the Glico man.
Believe it or not, Paul wanted 2nd dinner and headed to Taco Bell for an okonomiyaki burrito, only found in Osaka Taco Bell. Too bad they were closed. We still have one more chance to get one next week.
Back to the room to start packing for our trip to Tokyo!
So cute the monkeys! And those fluffy pancakes look ono! Sounds like a good trip so far!
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