Bright lights of Susukino at midnight

It took a lot of face for me to smile for a picture on the middle of the busiest district of Sapporo, especially at night - Susukino (aka Ropponggi of Sapporo). Oh well, since it's summer vacation and all, I'm not the only one trying to get a kick out of a picture in front of the famous Nikka Whiskey neon sign.

In fairness, we went walking around Susukino area starting around 7pm at night. Summer is soooo hot, so I spent most of the daylight keeping cool in Starbucks or while window-shopping at the numerous department stores around JR Sapporo station. We started the night with a sumptous pasta dinner at La Pausa and then bowling, arcade and a nightcap at nearby Mister Donut.

And, oh yeah, meet Betty.... named after our rafting guide (see previous post, the pretty lady in green shirt).