Aimee’s World Tour

On Wednesday I wired some money home and have now completely paid off my student loans and therefore all debt (not including the paramount sum I owe my parents…)  I then went to Seohyon Station (3 stops down) and booked a flight to Osaka, Japan, a thirty minute train ride from Kyoto, where I plan on staying and sight-seeing.  

I’m so excited but a bit anxious because apparently Children’s Day is as  big a holiday in Japan as it is in Korea and everyone will be heading to Kyoto, the cultural heart of the country.  Kyoto is supposed to provide a real wealth of history, as it is the only major city in Japan not bombed during the War. 

I booked my flight from Sat. May 2 – Tuesday May 5th.   At school on Thursday I found out our Sports Day, scheduled for the Sat. I am leaving, was being postponed.  I immediately called my agent and bumped my flight up to Friday night (May 1st).  A much more decent amount of time.  And I get to skip my miserable after school classes.  I’ve asked my friend Ana to cover for me!

I’ve just about convinced myself to buy the “Lonely Planet: Japan” for the hefty sum of 40,000 Won.   I know it’s quite a chunk of cash in times like these but I would love to have researched and learned a lot about Kyoto as well as other areas of Japan. I’ll let you know how persuasive I am by the end of this entry.

I’ve been hearing a lot about capsule hotels.  Apparently they are a form of very, very cheap accomodation in Japan.  One friend saw them on the Discovery Channel and told me that I just have to do it! 

I’ve been finding places online but a lot are booked or are dorm room set-ups with up to 6 people.  On this trip I really want my own space to rest.   I’m gonna try to book all 4 nights this weekend even if they are at different spots.  I was able to wing it in Hong Kong and met up with a friend in Thailand but this time I just want it all settled. 

Off to Kyobo Books in Seoyhon Station to get my Japanese guidebook because yes, I’ve finally given in! 

~ Sigh – ah – nor-ah! (Can’t wait to slip that into normal conversation.) 

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