Rest & Recovery

We were relieved to have our rest, recover and recharge day today. Its been an experience so far. Tremendously full on, exhausting but so rewarding with the adventures and memories we're creating.
Today, in the end we didn't leave the hotel complex. We slept in (well, til 8), rolled down to breakfast and browsed the shops and supermarkets downstairs, grabbing some takeaway sandwiches and fruit for lunch later.
Then we decided today was the (probably only) day to try get a swim in. I knew now, after the difficulties Id had with this booking, it was going to come at some (exorbitant) cost.
We booked the hotel in January. In April the hotel finalised a fee system for the pool. Despite protests by email and in person they imposed this on us. 5000¥ (approx $50aud) per adult, thankfully they did not charge Ryland. On top of that, use of pool floatables was extra..
Sometimes, you've gotta just reluctantly pay (overs) for experiences and/or convenience, even if it feels a wrought or unfair.
Sonon this occasion we did, and had a great time at a really nice pool. Given storms and rain about, and a temporary closure before we registered, we had it all to ourselves most of the time. The kids loved sailing a jumbo inflatable duck and riding a little inflatable police car around the place. The onsen spa was extra again, separate, separate gendered and looked simple so we skipped it.
We spent the remainder of the afternoon rearranging our luggage for tomorrow and then booked uber eats for dinner with Crispy Chicken Tomato. I grabbed some craft local beers from downstairs and organised an online pass to watch the AFL semi between the Hawks and Crows.
That went well all round.
What didn't, is discovering Zander has conjunctivitis. Lucky we cane prepared for that. Hes still powering on OK.
Tomorrow, we're moving to Osaka by bullet with a caravan of luggage. Its going to be a challenge.Read more