Yodobashi Umeda, local Osaka the back to Brisbane.

Monday, 29 August, 2005
Day 10 – Umeda, Osaka to Brisbane

Wandered tirelessly around Osaka for the last time. Found the Airport Limo Bus pickup early in day and then headed underground for a wander around the mall. Amazing. They seemed to follow the streets above. Went for kilometers. Still easy to get lost. Found some cool flashing lights.

Had lunch in a little bakery. Very sweet pastries. Nice salads and great sandwiches. Met the farting old man.

Hotel, shower, finish packing and off to the bus pickup. Seriously unimpressed that this had come to an end and wanting to soak in as much as we could.

50mins out to Kansai International Airport. A bit early but able to wander around four floors of shops, cafes, Japanese restaurants…
Managed to get exit seats on the plane - so we could stretch out our comparatively long limbs. Again great hostesses. Must have been a quiet flight as the Chivas Regal and French wine was flowing. I reckon two hosties to each passenger.

Mid flight (at about 2am - I know because I only got about 30mins sleep) another passenger collapsed into the toilet in front of us. After two somewhat terrified yet very composed stewardesses helped her to stretch out (at our feet in the exit area), she came to but was still a bit wonky for a while. I think she may have been somewhat embarrassed because she apologized several times while getting out to customs at Brisbane Airport. Hopeful her group of three has a good time in Australia.