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NARA- OUR LAST DAY. ... JUNE, 2008

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Nara is the capital of Japan's Nara Prefecture, in south-central Honshu. The city has significant temples and artwork, dating to the 8th century when it was Japan's capital.  Deer roam in Nara park, site of Todai-ji temple. Todai-ji"s 15m-high bronze Buddha, is displayed in a large wooden hall. On the park's wast side is the Shinto shrine Kasuga Taisha, which dates to 768A.D. and more than 3,000 lanterns.   SCHOOL CHILDREN APPROACHED US AND POLITELY ASKED IF THEY COULD ASK QUESTIONS AS THEY WERE STUDYING ENGLISH AT SCHOOL.  AM IMPRESSIVE WATER FEATURE  VERY FRIENDLY DEER We left beautiful Nara Park late in the afternoon to get a slow train to Narita Airport. Again the country side was beautiful.  I have very fond memories of five fun filled days with Will in Japan.  A beautiful country with friendly people. 
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BACK TO KYOTO FOR ONE NIGHT

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We said a fond farewell to Tokyo. The bullet train had us back at Kyoto in no time.  Another enjoyable train ride. That night we stayed at another comfortable guest house and saw the town by night. A traditional dinner was a priority.  Naturally as chop sticks are their utensils, one has to request a knife, fork and spoon.  We sat at a bench to eat this delicious food.  On request, mine was well cooked.  Will enjoyed raw fish!!  SUCH A LARGE SERVING OF FISH THAT WILL ENJOYED .   We saw an entertaining play.  Then  I went to to a tea making ceremony which took ages.  We walked a great distance back to our accommodation after seeing where the Geisha girls work. They were traditionally dressed, shuffling along in tight shoes: faces heavy with makeup. 
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OUR DAYS IN TOKYO

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We set out early to explore the city as well as the river.  So many bridges of different colours.     
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