Has it been 8 days?!?!?!?!

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8 Days?!?! Really? I thought I had published my last entry sooner than that. Time is flying. This weekend everything seemed to slow down a bit and I was able to walk around and enjoy a few things. However, all these pictures are from my trip 2 weekends ago. I have more pictures of some shrines. I also took a picture of a car for the shop guys, I did not forget about your request to get some nice pictures of a modified car. Speaking of cars I have seen 4 Ferraris and 1 Lamborgini. I do not know where those people get thier money.

I have to say I have had great food here. I will try to get some pictures of it. My pants get tighter everyday, so I am going to have to find time to work out more. Everyone will be happy to know I tell people about the states all the time when they ask, though for some reason everyone really likes to hear about Texas. I talk about Texas and my family all the time pretty soon everyone will know them by first name. I have also been teaching people the proper use of the word ya'll.

Any way here are the pictures, enjoy!

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Photos

Walking through a temple park
The walk ways always have a lot of green.

Its green everywhere
The trees reach up and over the walkways usually. Its nice and keeps the park cool when walking around.

I like the architecture
This was around Nara park where the giant buddha was.

Plastic Food
If you heard me talk about Japan before you may have heard me mention the display cases for food. Most places have pictures of plastic food of what they serve.

The walkway back
This is the road back down to the parking lot. Watch out for cars.

Scary Face
These faces are pretty cool in my opinion.

Here is the car
I have seen a couple modified cars, this was the only one I had a chance to take pictures of.

Part 2
The car itself was pretty nice on the inside. A custom display and shifter, racing steering wheel the whole 9 yards.

Part 3
Here is a nice side shot of the car.

Phoenix Hall
This structure is on the 10 Yen coin. Its a very nice place. You have to walk in it without shoes on.

Phoenix hall from the front
There are flowers all around here, however, they were not in bloom at this time.

Flower Canopy
Here is a canopy of what should be flowers. There are benches nearby and you can sit under the flowers when the bloom.

This is currently my desktop
Here is a shot I think is pretty nice. Sadly the lillys in the pond were not in bloom either.

Osaka, New Meets Old
I like this shot. Its the best way to show Japan. The old with the new.

The Outer Moat
Here is the outer defense of this castle.

Osaka Castle
Here is Osaka Castle very similar to Nagoya's

Ninjas and Samurai fighting it out
Here are some Ninjas and Samuari that were fighting it out in front of the castle. I couldnt help but crack up.

The Fight Continues
It was an Epic battle, but in the end there could only be one.

Famous Zen Garden
Contemplate this picture and find inner peace, or wonder why I couldnt take a picture framed properly.

Garden Near the Rock Garden
What do you like better, rocks or plants?

The Old version of Money
Here is what the older money used to look like. This well was shaped like the old coins used in Japan.

Door to the Garden
Here is a door right next to the Zen garden.

Steps
These steps could not destroy my camera. (Nate will know what I mean)

More Green
I could sit in a place like this for a long time.

Car Vending Machine
Here is a building that takes the cars and in an elevator takes them to a floor to park. When you back out to leave the disc in the ground will spin you around to face the road.

This is for Andrew
Andrew, they have a secret for you. They felt the earth move. This one is specifically for Andrew. Enjoy