Last Tango in Osaka

Ruthe and I with Mayumi

We were staying at the Granvia hotel in Osaka. We were on the 24th floor and there was a terrific view over the city towards the river. We jumped on a bus at 7 o’clock to go to a restaurant across the city which specialises in dinner with “all you can drink” included. I settled for a beer and later a Highball (American for whisky and soda).

Ruthe and I had prepared a little present for Mayumi. She was the best guide ever: nothing was too much trouble for her. We hardly ever saw her eating any thing. Because monetary tips are not the thing, I gave her some fingerless mittens I had knitted and brought along for the cold weather (of which there was none) and Ruthe gave her a knitted cowl.

Mayumi trying on the mittens

Arne and Carlos with Githe and Mayumi