Historic Temples and Futuristic Expo

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August 14th 2005

Published: August 29th 2005

Run run run! Go go go! Why can't I just settle down for awhile? Perhaps this is the problem with my whole life, but at least I get to see a lot! I've really struggled with which photos to add to this entry as I have taken so many. I hope I can give the Kansai area of Japan justice! I've taken the night bus from Tokyo, arriving in Kyoto at 5am. The bus ride wasn't too bad. Apart from the fac... Read Full Entry

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Fiona Scott

Coffeecat

Here begins the adventure of 12 months solo racing and chilling out around the world. Africa-Asia-New Zealand-South and North America from May 05-May06. It really is racing, 24 countries in all! So so so many stories to tell and sights to see... And now that that crazy year is over with, I have moved back to Vancouver (with a stopover in the UK, Iceland and New York!) and am launching a new life. The Babe With A Backpack travel shows have been established in Vancouver, the book is edited, and I'm planning the next trip...UGANDA IN JULY '08! Will try and keep this updated in additi... full info

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The Golden Pavillion Kinkakuji

The Gate Guardian

The picture doesn't quite give justice to his size as I am probably the height of his hand

The Budda House

This is the temple housing the big Budda, called Todai-ji

Nara Budda

The Healer

By touching his back I was supposed to be free of all aches and pains. We'll see. He could easily scare away things by his look!

Samarai heads

Happy chaps eh?

Stacked Turtles

Heads Up

Everybody needs a bit of the sun!

Nara Deer

These are not deer. These are cheeky monkeys that made me fall on my butt in their quest for food!

The Back Door Leftovers

Traditional Dress?

Black and White Prayer

Comic Girl

The Post Box

I couldn't believe that even the mailbox had a comic figure attached!

4 Way Crossing

This is a reflection in Kyoto station, but it shows how much better the crosswalks are designed. Now just imagine a catchy tune being played for you to cross.

The picnic girls and me

More Hello Kitty

29th August 2005

Mom
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Once again your photos convey a real sense of the country -from the busyness of the downtown scenes to the masses of people in the lie-ups and processions.It's not just the usual tourist view. Thank you for including your self portraits too-Fiona in a kimono is very elegant!

29th August 2005

dad and connie
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nipponese travels
Great pics from Japan--colorful kimono. Enjoyed your pictures of the deer and the japanese toilet instructions! love from us at 1160.

30th August 2005

parveen
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Vertigo resturant
Hi Fiona, I hope you get this in time, theres a famous restuarant in Bankok called Vertigo. the views are amazing. Some of my friends have been and said it was a great expereince.. Parveen xxxxxxx

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