Kyoto Vacation

A few pictures from the highlight of our visit to the ancient capital city of Kyoto. Dave and I found a place to dress up as a Maiko (a Geisha in training) and a Samurai. It was kind of expensive, but it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and a great souvenir.



Kneeling with a fan.




Iconic red parasol in hand.




I got to choose my kimono. Obviously I would choose some variation on pink. Dave helped choose the Obi - the blue and gold tie-around section. There are multiple layers, many ties, and it's rather uncomfortable, and hot, I would imagine, in the summer time. Unfortunately we didn't get to walk around outside because it was raining.




Dave as a Samurai. This is the only picture he would let me put on the internet. :)