Today we decided to do the Northern Higashiyama Walking Tour of Kyoto. After the first temple though we got really hungry, got lost, and ended up finding an 'American' diner. Margaret had shrimp fried rice, and Sean had an omlet stuffed with rice with ketchup on top. We decided that the reason we find these places, and get off the beaten path, is because we really may not always be so good with directions. Needless to say the locals were fun, the food was delicious, and a fun time was had by everyone. We went past many beautiful temples, and took a long walk along the "Path of Philosophy". Our tour ended at the UNESCO site of the Silver Pavilion. The Pavilion itself was under restoration, but we enjoyed walking in the beautiful gardens that surrounded it.
As we walked back into town we saw a geisha and her apprentice crossing the street. I have never seen a single woman 'own' the street, but she did, it was incredible.
We finished out the evening enjoying a traditional Japanese meal along the river that runs through Kyoto.
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Beautiful pictures!! Can't wait to see more. :D
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