9 November 2023
Three nights is probably enough
More ramen in Matsuyama
Hmm, I think Matsuyama has less busy areas than the population should warrant. Earlier today I saw many views of the entire city, and it looks very large, but other than the bits I have been to, I cannot identify any busy areas where one might go to wander at night and look at stuff. And so, it is time to move on, and tomorrow I will take a train along the north coast of Shikoku before going across the sea to the mainland (on a train this time not a ferry) where I will change to a Shinkansen (bullet train) at Okayama and go to Osaka.
I believe Osaka qualifies as a large city.
Anyway, 2 nights ago I had some delicious ramen, and declared 'more of this', so that is what I did. Refer pics below. The pics are low effort.
I like my hotel a lot, but I would like it more if for some reason it had a tractor on the balcony like this one.
Long time readers may recall that while in Korea, I enjoy wandering along the many drains. I thought I would go and check out the drain scene in Matsuyama. Pitch black, no water, no trees, no view. Hmm, Korea has superior drains.
I have no idea what is going on at LIVEHOUSE SALONKITTY, it did not seem large enough to be a live music venue. Also that guy has ridiculous hair. I am a street photographer now.
Here is a model shop. The window display is a bit hard to see here, but it had a heap of really old model cars that were completely covered in dust, and the shelves they were on were in a partial state of collapse.
Tonight's random restaurant shot. Not where I ate though.
It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready. There's a lot to unpack there.
And finally, 2nd Matsuyama ramen. I think it is a tie with the one from 2 nights ago, so it was great. Significantly more spicy, with an egg. But the previous one had a pile of vegetables. This place had an order on the ipad setup going, I think that was my first usage of the order on the ipad on this trip, but I have had a couple of scan the QR code to order experiences, and obviously, buy a ticket from the machine. Just as long as you do not talk to anyone, no matter the method, they are happy.