Lack of posts = lots of renos done. Almost have the entire upstairs of the house finished, pretty pumped.

This was the scene about 2 blocks from where we were staying in Osaka. To the left is the Osaka Aquarium and directly behind me is the Suntory Art Museum, in front of me is of course the largest free standing Ferris Wheel in the world (or so they claim, not sure if it's true.) The Ferris Wheel itself is attached to a mall just outside the Aquarium. The street to the right was filled with small restaurants which included the usual goodness, at least two Tako Yaki shops and one very good little Okonomiyaki place. As for the bridge... Well it's big but I have no idea what it's called. Definitely a good neighborhood to start our Japan trip in.