Back in Kyoto

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After my side trip to Nara, I headed back to Kyoto to check into the Gojo guesthouse, my lodging for the next three nights. Once I got into Kyoto, I figured I'd walk to the guesthouse, but unfortunately I somehow ended up on the wrong side of town. I decided to give-up on the walking idea and grabbed the subway. Once I got off, I was positive I knew which way to go, but again, ended up going in the opposite direction of the guesthouse. And when I finally found the area, I couldn't find the actual building and ended up walking passed it two times before I noticed the small sign on the ground. So after my two-hour trek with backpack and daypack in tow, I checked-in, met a couple of my roommates, then went for a tour of the neighbourhood to get my bearings. When I got back, I met a some of the other residents staying at the guesthouse, Yuki from Japan and Kasia and Vicky from Toronto. The four of us ended up going out to grab a bite to eat and then checking out the Kiyomizu-Dera temple, which looked really cool at night. Then of course it started to snow....a lot. On the way back we stopped in at a sweet shop and got some good Japanese candy :^D which unfortunately probably won't make it home with me, sorry JT! For some reason the heater wasn't on when I got back to my room, so I piled on the blankets and went to sleep.

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Photos

Kyoto Station
Picture the Eaton Centre, but longer and with over 10 floors...

Comments

[Mom & Dad]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Hey "Happy Birthday"!!! I'm figuring that although it's Apr.1 here, it should be Apr. 2 there! If I calculated wrong - then "April Fool"!!!! instead.

[Gail]

beautiful Kyoto
I was there a week later than this last year, but it wasn't cold and snowy then. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom. I hope they are for you! Be sure to check out Philosopher's Path - they are beautiful there. Also, I think it was Yasaka-ji shrine where the cherry blossoms were beautifully lit up at night. I envy you - wish I was there!