Osaka-Kobe

This week we decided to spend our break in Osaka and then travel to Kobe to see the church that Joanna's parents started and see where she grew up. We had a fantastic time and it turns out that the house that Joanna grew up in has been torn down and replaced with what looks like condos. We had a terrific time and wish we could have stayed longer.

I think this is a famous sign in Osaka. Everybody was getting their picture in front of it.

This is the church that Joanna's parents started in Kobe.

Us with some of the church members.

This is where Joanna's father's ashes are kept.

We were so excited to find an Outback Restaurant in Osaka. It was just like home except the potatoes were a bit smaller.

We went to Universal Studios and had a blast!

Shouldn't it say 30 miles per hour?

Yes, that's right! Six and a half hours wait for one ride!

Very cool!

They had a takoyaki museum. This is a sampler of them and they were delicious. They are a breaded ball with octopus inside.

We always know that we are almost home when we see this majestic volcano.