6 September 2007 - Go to Osaka

We went back to ばんらい for ramen lunch and　梅林さん and rest of his staff were so happy to see us again. When I asked 梅林さん how big 倉吉駅 is （we only have 5 min to change the train） and he was not sure, he even called up to JR train station to ask them and informed them to help us when we alight from train. It was really nice of him. I was so touched. He invited us to come back to his shop if we have the chance. Of course I would like to go back again.. but dont know when...

We paid about 1700yen extra to take the train as the route now different from the one we took earlier - just to have a different scenery. The train ride was not that comfortable, toilet smell was unbearable. I did not manage to rest/sleep but the scenery was good.

We reached Osaka around 4pm, cloudy. I contacted なえむらさん　and we met for dinner. He gave us a sumptous treat at izagaya and we went to a cafe to sit and chit chat. なえむらさん looked so lonely. He is too troubled. I hope he can enjoy his life more.

Luckily we left 東京 early. There is typhoon in Kanto and it includes長野 . We have initially planned to go 長野. I am very grateful to Masha. If not for him - his photo exhibition, we would have gone there and be stuck there. Thanks Masha!