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July 28th 2006
Published: July 29th 2006
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So .... do they or don' t they? This question undoubtedly enters the mind of many a tourist that strolls the narrow alleys of Hanamikoji Dori at night, while a soft golden glow inside the buildings lets them snatch a quick glimpse of those lucky few being entertained in the “world of willows and flowers.” Admittance beyond the quasi-impenetrable gates of the geisha houses generally requires a... Read Full Entry



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La Vagabonda
Jenni Jen
Jenni Jen
"As long as possible live free and uncommitted. It makes but little difference whether you are committed to a farm or the county jail.... If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." -- Henry David Thoreau (Walden) So I did it, escaped the conformity of the corporate ratrace while I still had my youth and sanity, to see the world with my own two eyes and embrace all its beauty and ugliness. Central America to Europe to Southeast Asia in 2005; 2006 will find me ex... full info
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Moated housesMoated houses
Moated houses
Northeast Kyoto
Who imagined that cabbage is so lovely?Who imagined that cabbage is so lovely?
Who imagined that cabbage is so lovely?
Higashiyama garden, Kyoto
Fan dance at Yasaka ShrineFan dance at Yasaka Shrine
Fan dance at Yasaka Shrine
Setsubun Festival, Kyoto
An archer takes his markAn archer takes his mark
An archer takes his mark
Setsubun Festival, Kyoto
Giant orange torii gates Giant orange torii gates
Giant orange torii gates
Kyoto
The powdered neckThe powdered neck
The powdered neck
Setsubun Festival, Kyoto
Ah! A Smile from the GeishaAh! A Smile from the Geisha
Ah! A Smile from the Geisha
Bean throwing at Setsubun Festival, Kyoto
Cones of life for the godsCones of life for the gods
Cones of life for the gods
Minimalist garden themes in Kyoto
A Wave from the GeishaA Wave from the Geisha
A Wave from the Geisha
Bean throwing at Setsubun Festival, Kyoto
Interesting footwear at Mibu-deraInteresting footwear at Mibu-dera
Interesting footwear at Mibu-dera
Setsubun Festival, Kyoto
Nanzen-ji templeNanzen-ji temple
Nanzen-ji temple
Kyoto
More of the geisha kimonoMore of the geisha kimono
More of the geisha kimono
Bean throwing at Setsubun Festival, Kyoto
The Devil offers sugar beansThe Devil offers sugar beans
The Devil offers sugar beans
Yasaka Shrine Setsubun Festival, Kyoto
Peeking out at Kitano TenemanguPeeking out at Kitano Tenemangu
Peeking out at Kitano Tenemangu
Setsubun festival, Kyoto
Dragon FountainDragon Fountain
Dragon Fountain
At one of the hundreds of temples in Kyoto!
Courtyard detail at Kitano TenmanguCourtyard detail at Kitano Tenmangu
Courtyard detail at Kitano Tenmangu
Kyoto
Making her debut....Making her debut....
Making her debut....
Setsubun Festival, Kitano Tenmangu - Kyoto
And finally some smiles during bean-throwingAnd finally some smiles during bean-throwing
And finally some smiles during bean-throwing
Setsubun Festival, Kitano Tenmangu - Kyoto
A more androgenous-looking geishaA more androgenous-looking geisha
A more androgenous-looking geisha
Setsubun Festival, Kitano Tenmangu - Kyoto
Osaka's more modern type of artOsaka's more modern type of art
Osaka's more modern type of art
Looked like France for a minute there!Looked like France for a minute there!
Looked like France for a minute there!
One of the many bull statues, Kitano Tenmangu - Kyoto



28th July 2006

The Travel Camel
Shane Dallas

Of Prose and Pics
Beautifully written entry with lucid descriptions - the photos complement the words very well. Has really enthused me about my impending visit to Kyoto - so thank you!
28th July 2006

Scott Phillips
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Incredible. I’ve missed reading about your adventures. I’ll have to sign on and see if I can catch you via IM!
11th August 2006

Bluesteel108
Alex

I've been reading your blogs for a while now and i just wanted to let you know that i think they're awesome, and the pictures are some of the best i've seen from this site. Keep it up!
8th September 2006

charles
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only for a minute ?
You definitely "chose well" in opening your eyes so widely...
22nd October 2006

Bailey
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What the hell in 'Travel Camel' on about?
Firstly i didnt read your blog at all as I accidently clicked on it and it went straight to the comments bit where I saw 'Travel Camel' trying to kiss your arse. The 'camel' sounds like a proper twat, anyway, read mine at www.travelblog.org/bloggers/bailey reason being you can get a real contrast between the quality of yours and the downright cannot be bothered to do anything approach of mine. by the the way, you're quite pretty arent you!! have fun gorgeous - Bailey
9th December 2006

Stephen Paul
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Great eye
Wonderful post! I just discovered your blogs. You have a great eye, especially for people and their environment.. but really you are so well rounded each picture brings a new smile or thought in my brain. I cant wait to digest the rest of your posts! Keep it up! -S

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