Planning a vacation
My friends, I am terribly confused, and I need the advice of Orange Beltians.
This Oct. 1-7 is the celebration of Chinese National Day. It is akin to American Independence Day, and it's a big celebration. Those 7 days are off from work, so I intend to do some traveling.
Initially, my plan was to go to Japan. Asian airline companies are much cheaper than their Western counterparts, and it's not too far nor too expensive. I want to go and see my host family and all the little tykes that keep showing up. And, I've got to head off to my old university area and party it up a tiny bit with some of my old classmates. And of course, I've also got to hit up Den Den Town (big ass electronics district), Yodobashi Camera, and holy shit I'm getting excited just thinking of it. Thing is, I've got a lot of shit to do, people to see, and places to go, and 7 days still isn't enough. I probably won't get another chance to go to Japan for quite a while, probably not for another year or more.
Also, in China there are many kinds of beer, one of which is called Qingdao. It is named after the city in which it is brewed. One of my colleagues is from Qingdao, and he tells me from Sept. 19 - Oct. 4 Qingdao has a beer festival. We are trying to get some people to fly up one weekend and go. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like many people can make it, unless we go during National Day (week). They suggested going Oct. 1-2, and then I could hop over to Japan after that for 5 days.
So, my dilemma. Do I go to Japan for 7 days and cram in all the fun I can, or do I sacrifice some of it for a beer festival? Your input is greatly appreciated.
This Oct. 1-7 is the celebration of Chinese National Day. It is akin to American Independence Day, and it's a big celebration. Those 7 days are off from work, so I intend to do some traveling.
Initially, my plan was to go to Japan. Asian airline companies are much cheaper than their Western counterparts, and it's not too far nor too expensive. I want to go and see my host family and all the little tykes that keep showing up. And, I've got to head off to my old university area and party it up a tiny bit with some of my old classmates. And of course, I've also got to hit up Den Den Town (big ass electronics district), Yodobashi Camera, and holy shit I'm getting excited just thinking of it. Thing is, I've got a lot of shit to do, people to see, and places to go, and 7 days still isn't enough. I probably won't get another chance to go to Japan for quite a while, probably not for another year or more.
Also, in China there are many kinds of beer, one of which is called Qingdao. It is named after the city in which it is brewed. One of my colleagues is from Qingdao, and he tells me from Sept. 19 - Oct. 4 Qingdao has a beer festival. We are trying to get some people to fly up one weekend and go. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like many people can make it, unless we go during National Day (week). They suggested going Oct. 1-2, and then I could hop over to Japan after that for 5 days.
So, my dilemma. Do I go to Japan for 7 days and cram in all the fun I can, or do I sacrifice some of it for a beer festival? Your input is greatly appreciated.
Comments
But honestly, as long as you're that close, why not go to Japan? I'm sure you'll find ways to get drunk there, as well.
Come ON, two days with Riku, or two days with beer?
It sucks, but if you back out of the beer thing you might just end up wondering if you didn't miss out on something, whereas it sounds like you already know what you are losing cutting your time in Japan a bit short.
Everyone wins, especially me!