Japan 3.0: Gold, Silks, and...Zen?

Yesterday was an amazing day in Kyoto. I think this is just one of those cities that I really have fallen in love with. It's big but you can walk everywhere, the bus system is so intuitive, the mix of old and new is fantastic, it's so much more like London than other cities Ive been too--it has that feeling and now I know I want to come back. And visit Tokyo.

A few bits of info I've picked up. First off, traffic is British style so my habit of looking Right Left Right serves me very well! Second--you cannot say thank you enough. Third, put your money in the tray on the counter, not in the cashiers hands. Fourth--everything is really expensive. Five, if you are vegetarian, really do your research and find out where/what you can eat. Six, no one jay walks. Seven, not as many peole speak English as you would assume. Eight, just don't assume.

Nishijin Textile Center. Saw a kimono fashion show and weaving textiles. And bought fabric.

The famous Golden Pavilion at the Kinkaku/Eokuom-Ji Temple.

Ryoanji Temple and the famous zen garden.

Choco cro. Dude, this place is amazing.

Today is our last full day here--we are off to Osaka in the afternoon, but hope to get in one more site--fushimi Inari is our first choice. Tonight perhaps sake bar in Osaka--and an early flight out of Kansai tomorrow.

Hope all is well and everyone has a great weekend.

Xoxo,
Antonia