Warning: there's a ton of pictures in this post, people on dial-up (do they still exist?) will be waiting a long time for them to load.
Our first ever night in Dunk (where we meet Karaoke Queen and Osaka Otaku). And where I learnt I had the superpower to sing Coldplay rather badly!
After the initial shock-and-awe of arriving, I decided to go exploring the first few months. 私は京都と姫路に行きました。I also started to learn some japanese. でも日本語はとても難しいです。
Here are some pics of Kyoto (京都).


Nijo-jo castle .

Those 3 specks in the middle are Ben, Danard and my good self. Credit should go to Dali for taking this picture.



Here are some pics of Kyoto (京都).
And now for a selection of Nara (奈良) pictures.
*Sidenote for visitors to Nara: DON'T feed those little bast*** deer in the park as there are the mafia of the animal kingdom.*




I did all the things that a typical tourist would do, but soon found I was attracted more to Kyoto. There's just something I love about this place, other than the obvious sightseeing attractions. I had some of those rare "Japanese" moments where the unexpected makes you love this country even more; my walk along the Kamo river where I stumbled on a jazz band just relaxing with a free miniconcert; the Maiko who was gracious enough to allow her picture to be taken with me one night; Cherry blossom and Autumn in Arashiyama...
If I ever get fed up with Osaka, Kyoto is the place I'd relocate to.
Part 2: spring and summer (otherwise know as "Oh god, the heat!") to follow as soon as I've grabbed some snacks at Lawsons.
*Sidenote for visitors to Nara: DON'T feed those little bast*** deer in the park as there are the mafia of the animal kingdom.*
I did all the things that a typical tourist would do, but soon found I was attracted more to Kyoto. There's just something I love about this place, other than the obvious sightseeing attractions. I had some of those rare "Japanese" moments where the unexpected makes you love this country even more; my walk along the Kamo river where I stumbled on a jazz band just relaxing with a free miniconcert; the Maiko who was gracious enough to allow her picture to be taken with me one night; Cherry blossom and Autumn in Arashiyama...
If I ever get fed up with Osaka, Kyoto is the place I'd relocate to.
Part 2: spring and summer (otherwise know as "Oh god, the heat!") to follow as soon as I've grabbed some snacks at Lawsons.
4 comments:
Great Photo's! 7000 - wow I am impressed. Go girl!. I don't even normally say "go girl" - it seemed appropriate though.
""moments where the unexpected makes you love this country even more;""
That is beautiful when it happens. Glad you are experiencing special moments to cherish. :)
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and here's hoping for a Hasppy New Year!
;)
What a lovely review - thanks for taking your time sharing and with all this lovely pics!
Btw: You'll find kromkaker on my last post:-)
Yes, osaka jock has spent his time wisely here. He has got alot of nice pics to account for it :)
And with the PC Osakaotaku gave me, I may even set up a server and let you all browse through them to your heart's content.
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