Today I move further south onto Kyushu Island to visit Nagasaki. Catch the bullet train to Hakata Where I change over to a normal train running at mortal speeds for the rest of the way. I was excited about crossing over to another island via the train but it happened without me even knowing. The islands must be linked or split by the narrowest waterways be a because I missed the experience completely. The train services are impressive. They run perfectly on time and frequently. You can choose anytime of the day to catch your train. The conductors enter the carriages with a bow and when exiting, they turn and bow again. Such respect, so Japanese.
I arrive in Nagasaki around 4pm and walk to my hotel. It’s overcast and windy because there is another typhoon approaching! Can’t believe I’m wandering into the path of another one just a week after the Tokyo experience. Lucky I guess. I go for a quick walk before dinner and bed. There is little English here and no English tv.
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