Saw some other things. It was fun, but the highlight has to be the 1000 buddhas. That was very impressive.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Kyoto Day 2
Saw some other things. It was fun, but the highlight has to be the 1000 buddhas. That was very impressive.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Kyoto 2
Well, it is only my first full day in Kyoto, and I believe I have already seen two important world heritage places: The Golden Palace and the Mizukyoji?
I also got lucky and directed to a free photo opp. with the Gion maiko. I don't know how Kyoto people so easily spotted me as a tourist (at least 5 times today I was talked to in English without even opening my mouth), but I am not complaining.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Kyoto
Well Kyoto is as hot as an underside of a sumo Wrestler armpit. But I really like it. It doesn't have the charm of a Megalopolis Like Tokyo, but it has its charm and it is quite pretty. The hostel is very nice and clean, as well as its location in the center of the city a great place to start excursions.
I have been here but one evening, and already managed to see a Festival, with surprisingly belly dancing
I have been here but one evening, and already managed to see a Festival, with surprisingly belly dancing
Thursday, August 6, 2009
The ending of the program
The ending of the program was quite hectic.
There was the studying for the final test, which I am happy to have behind. I have also been busy with sending my bag over to Narita. Since I am traveling, I decided not to bring my heavy bag but only my small travel one.
I have to say that it is quite sad to be saying good byes to everyone, but I am also looking forward to the rest of the country.
Next time I will post anything will most likely be from Kyoto's Gion District.
There was the studying for the final test, which I am happy to have behind. I have also been busy with sending my bag over to Narita. Since I am traveling, I decided not to bring my heavy bag but only my small travel one.
I have to say that it is quite sad to be saying good byes to everyone, but I am also looking forward to the rest of the country.
Next time I will post anything will most likely be from Kyoto's Gion District.
Monday, August 3, 2009
The weekend
Well, I should perhaps start with Saturday and the fishing. The day was actually quite windy, so the waves were horrible and I got sick, as well as everybody else besides my host dad. Added to that, squid must have dived down really low, since my host dad only caught one. But besides that, it was actually pretty fun to see the city from the water.
Later on I was a flag-bearer in the parade, where I dressed up as Imperial Russian soldier/flag bearer. This duty also involved taking a ride on a boat, but thankfully no problem this time, mostly because we were constantly moving and were in the harbor.
Sunday was also quite eventful. I got to participate in the Ika Odori, a dancing festival. Overall an interesting and memorable weekend.
Later on I was a flag-bearer in the parade, where I dressed up as Imperial Russian soldier/flag bearer. This duty also involved taking a ride on a boat, but thankfully no problem this time, mostly because we were constantly moving and were in the harbor.
Sunday was also quite eventful. I got to participate in the Ika Odori, a dancing festival. Overall an interesting and memorable weekend.
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