Recording summary · February 2018
[2018-02-05] Visiting Kyoto with my Japanese girlfriend -) [FRaDQYn0_pU]
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Overview
Daniel took a day trip to Kyoto with his girlfriend, visiting temples, gardens, and tourist streets, but found the visit crowded, cold, and boring.
Daniel bought food from a convenience store during the outing and later prepared a hot dog at home on a grill while watching Star Trek Discovery.
Daniel reflected on uncertainties surrounding his relationship, his preferences for staying home over traveling, and whether to return to England or travel elsewhere after his remaining two months in Japan.
Themes
Disappointment with Kyoto sights including a rock garden and the Yellow Temple, along with complaints about cold weather and loud tourists.
Preferences regarding traveling versus relaxing at home with internet access.
Food selection in Kyoto resulting in convenience store purchases of fried chicken, chips, a sandwich, and coffee.
Relationship dynamics and Daniel's remaining two months in Japan.
Grilling a hot dog and watching a new Star Trek series.
Developments
Daniel and his girlfriend traveled by train toward Arashiyama and visited Kyoto on her day off.
Daniel and his girlfriend bought fried chicken, chips, a sandwich, and coffee from a convenience store in Kyoto.
Daniel placed a hot dog inside a grill, slightly burning it before eating.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel is uncertain about what setting number 2 on the grill means, wondering if it indicates 20 seconds.
Daniel does not know his future travel plans, whether he will go home to England or visit another Asian country.
Daniel is unsure how his girlfriend feels about their relationship or whether she is having second thoughts about dating a YouTuber.