Postcards from Kyoto and Okayama – there was more as we all discovered!

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December 1st 2012

Published: December 1st 2012

Colin-san was right- tomorrow and the next days bought more. More for the senses to feast on and for the feet to tire on - yet after we all collapse into bed at night we come back eager for more the next day. Now we are over halfway through the trip of beautiful autumn gardens: some spectacularly lit at night; of fast trains: where some people get lost on stations; of incredible museums and templ... Read Full Entry

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Otagi Grandmother and child

This on estruck a chord with many in our group

Peter and the Tea ceremony

Peter, who will do anything for a cup of tea volunteered for the tea ceremony in Kyoto along with a lovely young lady from Russia.

Mist and rain over the lake at Ryoangi

Guess what was coming down the track?

This was before they went out for afull day of train spotting

Okyama Castle

Children dressed for a special occasion

The gardens in Okayama areclearly a special plce for photo shoots!

The first wedding

The 3rd wedding!

The 2nd wedding - A Shinto occasion

In Korakuen Gardens Okayama we were falling over wedding groups - lots of pictures taken!

Adachi garden

The group outside Adachi

Autumn magic in Okayama

The four seasons at Adachi

Adachi visitors from BP

2nd December 2012

Helen Smith
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The Warmth of Friendship
The friendships being formed and the wonderful sights you are experiencing must be a real joy to you all. The photos are amazing.

2nd December 2012

Col and Lyn
Sydney

Lovely to hear from you
Hi Helen We had a lovely day on Naoshima ( the Art Island today) an dhave just reached Takamatsu on Shikoku Island. Only one week to go and we will be home- it has gone very quickly

5th December 2012

Sheri Forbes
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Japanase Adventure
well done, enjoying the blog very much. have fun on your last few days....look forward to hearing about it in more detail.

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