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September 10th 2008
Published: September 11th 2008
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Ho ho ho. Another gorgeous day in Japan. Seriously, we have had the most perfect weather imaginable! Granted it's a bit hot, but the sunshine is awesome. I'm getting a tan, for goodness sake. Everything I read said this was the beginning of the rainy season, but uh-huh. Dripping w/sweat season, maybe but no rain since the first day. 😊 This was another group tour day for me. Rachel'... Read Full Entry



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Daibutsu, Kamakura

There it is.
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Daibutsu, Kamakura

There we are.
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Daibutsu, Kamakura

In front of the Buddha.
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Daibutsu, Kamakura

It's really like something out of a movie. So cool..
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Daibutsu, Kamakura

Air vents...the Buddha is air conditioned!
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Daibutsu, Kamakura

Belly of the Buddha...no dancing allowed!
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Shinkansen (bullet train), to Kyoto

My dinner. I bought a bento (t-hee, hee) and a Coke...can't seem to switch to tea.
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Shinkansen, to Kyoto

Salami pringles. They were soooo good!
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Shinkansen, to Kyoto

My beautiful bento. It was really yummy. Spending most of my money on food & it's worth every yen!
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Kyoto Granvia Hotel

The view of the trains from our window. Amazing technology. And, sound proof hotel!
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After a long day, drinks are what you need. Even undersized, over-priced drinks!
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Kyoto

Kampai!



11th September 2008

Travel writing?
Awesome post! Encapsulates what I love and dread about travelling. Rachel, you are a great writer. Have you considered travel writing.....?
19th November 2008

Sleep...
We are still the same in the morning...I can do without it thank you very much, but such is life.

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