SSAB - May 19, 2026

The Audio Blog of Steven Sirski · May 19, 2026 · 43m

Could’ve taken the bus for a FRACTION of the cost of the train. AND had a place to sleep! Oops. 1700 yen vs 21,000 yen PLUS 6100 for the hotel. Ouch.

Off to Fukuoka for the day, taking the bus! Was alright. Slept most of the way. Free WIFI on board so tried looking up hostels on the way. This idea failed. Two were closed by the time I got there and just about everywhere wants you to book online. New trend?

Throat feeling rough, coming down with something. How am I sleeping? I’m not! Last night was a snorer, yesterday night was getting woken up at 4.30 when the buses start moving around…