More Kyoto

Shinkan-sen photos - Dave was as excited as Sam to ride it and photograph it.




My favorite, Nijo Castle!!




Kinkaku-ji Temple - The Golden Pavillion




Dave enjoying a Kinkakuji treat. It was red bean paste (sweet) with a single salted soy bean inside. It has real gold on the outside and is the official snack of the Golden Pavillion.



Kiyomizu water fountain. The three different streams represent three different things: (Right to Left) Good Luck in Study, Good Luck in Love, Good Luck in Long Life. Most students drank from Study to assist in their up coming exams.





Dave drinking from Kiyomizu Temple's special water. Dave chose Long Life. I chose Long Life too, since I'd already found Love and graduated from University.



Me and my Nija husband!



Maiko photo: )




The best part about Kiyomizu were our guides. As we were walking up to the temple, four japanese students asked us if they could practice English with us and give us a tour of the temple. They were univeristy students from Tokyo. They were in an club where they practice English by giving tours of tourist spots. We didn't take many pictures because we were so involved with them. This was our group picture at the end. They wanted to pose as "BOLT"... we also posed as James Bond. Haha.


Waiting for our departing train, we ate at Very Berry - little restaurant that sold all sorts of fruit-based pies. Delish!