Recording summary · February 2018
Kyoto is very boring.
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Overview
Daniel took a day trip to Kyoto with his girlfriend on her day off, finding the city dull, cold, crowded with noisy tourists, and unimpressive despite its reputation.
Daniel expressed exhaustion with travel logistics and Japanese restaurants, preferring convenience store food and relaxing at home on the internet.
Daniel faced uncertainty regarding his plans for the remaining two months in Japan, the future of his relationship, potential visits to England, and privacy concerns related to YouTube.
Daniel prepared a packaged hot dog by grilling it for crispiness rather than microwaving it, and prepared to watch Star Trek Discovery on an iPad.
Themes
Kyoto day trip experiences, including train transit, rock gardens, temple workers, the Yellow Temple, public restrooms, adverse weather, and tourist crowds.
Aversion to travel logistics and Japanese restaurants in favor of home internet use and convenience store purchases.
Future uncertainties surrounding remaining time in Japan, relationship status, possible travel to England, and YouTube privacy concerns.
Grilling a packaged hot dog and watching Star Trek Discovery.
Developments
Daniel and his girlfriend traveled to Kyoto, visited temples and natural sites, and bought food at a convenience store.
Daniel heated a packaged hot dog in a grill to make it crispy and turned on a Star Trek series on his iPad.
Uncertainties & gaps
The meaning of the number 2 setting on the grill was uncertain.
Future destination plans following the stay in Japan and his girlfriend's feelings about the relationship remained uncertain.