I’m checking out and moving on today. I’ll drop my bags at the next hotel first.
I almost forgot that I’d bought an AOZORA GEAR Snow Miku catalytic hand warmer.
Thank you, Hotel Nord. I liked being so close to the canal.
Before leaving town, I said goodbye to Karin at Iwanaga Watch Shop. I’ll be back in June.
Yesterday I walked through snowy Otaru. Today I’m going to Sapporo.
On the way I could see snow-covered mountains across the sea. I was surprised to see people surfing in this cold.
Lunch and the Snow Festival in Sapporo
Jingisukan for lunch.
I walked around the Snow Festival grounds in the afternoon. It was crowded, and signs directed everyone along a one-way route.
A local man told me to use buses instead of JR trains during bad weather. Getting around here works differently from what I’m used to.
Gyoza for dinner.
I’ve only just arrived in Sapporo, and I already want to return to Otaru.