Saturday, December 23, 1989
Today is the emperor's birthday (and thus, a holiday), and Murakami-sensei's birthday, and the beginning of our trip to Kyoto with her.
The Ferry
The three of us take the overnight ferry from Beppu to Kobe. I've never travelled by boat before. There is a smoky lounge with videogame machines, enough to entertain JQS for awhile. There is also a large public bath. The water in it rolls with the movement of the ship. We bring some carryout sushi for our dinner.
For the economy ticket we get a blanket and space about half the width of a tatami on the carpeted floor packed with scores of other travellers. I have a difficult time sleeping, the room is so packed and hot. When I get up to wander around for fresh air, I see people less fortunate than we, huddled in the stairwells trying to sleep.
Accounts
- 300: bus to ferry
- 16750: 2 round trip tickets Beppu-Kobe-Beppu
- 1320: sushi carryout
Posted by M Sinclair Stevens
December 23, 1989
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JQS and Murakami-sensei on our cheap accomodations on the ferry from Beppu to Kobe.