Here are the last of the pictures!
Kyoto Tower! Not as impressive as Tokyo Tower but still pretty cool. I didn't go up in it though because it cost money. And no, that's not where I stayed either. My hostel was about a 15 minute walk behind the tower.
This is the temple that I mistook for Kiyomizu temple although I think it was my favorite out of all of them. No idea what it was called though.
It was full of painted sliding doors and folding walls. I liked the fact that I was able to go inside this place. That's part of what made it my favorite temple. That and the fact that there was no one around so it was sooooo peaceful!
This is Kiyomizu Temple. Crowded, but still a nice place.
See what I mean about the structure?
This is something traditional that they put up for new years. Sort of like a Christmas tree tradition. The white part is mochi (rice cake) and the top is a mikan orange. Forget what it's supposed to represent though...also don't remember what it's called...oh well
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| The Golden Pavilion |
There is also a silver pavilion but I hear that it's not actually silver. They meant to put the silver coating on it but never got around to it or something... So I didn't bother to go see it.
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| Tea ceremony. Sugar cake with gold flecks and green tea. |
Chocolate dango!!
Then the monkey park!
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| This guy was a real jerk. |
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| but a cute jerk. |
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| The view was amazing! |
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| my buddy XD |
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Happy New years everyone!! I hope this year will be a good one! I know i'm going to make it so XD Now, I just gotta loose this 15 pounds that have somehow snuck up on my ass. T.T
4 comments:
Hi, loved the pictures! Your mom had told me about problems with financial aid you are having. Bummer! Between her, Ruth and Tauni I am sure they can help you figure it out. We had a quiet New Year's Eve, I think we all fell asleep before midnight! Kelle Ann, Kyle and Luke were here Thursday and Friday nights. I had fogotten how much energy a two-year old has. It was sure hectic here with added children and an adult, but loved seeing them. Tomorrow Ty and Tony and Jen and girls are going to go see your grandpa Jim. He is not doing to well with the onset of prostrate cancer coming back and one of his kidneys shutting down. Hope he gets better. Loved the picture of your host family. They look so nice. Well honey, got to go. Take care and love you loads. Grandma and the rest of the gang.
The college is sure to have a gym for you to work out in. Loved the pictures you have been posting. Debbie Hoover
G-ma--> Yeah it sucks, but things are starting to look up! Glad you had a fun New Year!
Debbie-> oh they do it's just that it's winter break now so I can't start going again until school starts...T.T
Wow, Kyoto is so beautiful! I love the pictures! Taaake me theeere!
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