As if my sleep couldn't have been worse than the night before, last night I had the introduction ad the fire alarm going off. Must have been about 4, I lie there for a while to see if it gets turned off, it doesn't. So I'm up looking out the window to see if there is any commotion or fire. Nothing to be seen. I look out the hallway and over the balcony. Nothing! So I go back to my room. It goes on for 20 minutes before it is finally shut off. Brilliant. I can't w...

Well my fears were realised last night. Worst nights sleep I've had in a long time. Had the window open and the fan on, but nothing would save me. It was so hot that I was just lying awake most of the night sweating. Dozing off for small periods of time, I never looked at my watch, but it was a long night. I certainly could not describe myself as well rested. I pretty much doze all morning, not even pulling myself up to go to the toilet until after 1, not that I ...

Up early as I have I check out by 10, need to get all my stuff packed as its kinda just everywhere. After I check out i go upstairs and chill in the common room. Suppose I better book somewhere to stay tonight. On to hostelworld to look at my options. Some guys from the hostel had recommended a place in Osaka that had a good social side to it, it also happens to be one of the cheapest available. No air conditioning in my room though, but I book it for a couple of...

I don't even leave that early to go to Nara, most people I talk to have said there is only 1 thing worth seeing. Still, I'll make a good half day of it, after all I have to pay to get there so I might as well take a look around. ----- When I arrive the main street SanjoDori street for about a mile then I'm at the park. It's very quiet here, not many people about and all the shops are dead. I'm kinda hungry so I stop at a Circle K to get some food. Not the same ...

The plan was supposed to be to go to Nara today. However with being out last night I did not surface in time, I think I would need at least half a day for Nara so it looks like I am staying here another night, Awww well. Nothing too exciting planned today, maybe just go for a walk and see some of the stuff in the surrounding area. There is a temple within walking distance of the hostel, and I can take a route through some old style streets and stalls to get there...