The next day we had our morning bath and returned to the room to see water waiting for us
as the table was set
and orange juice
and fruit
and yogurt
made Suzanne
and me happy
especially when the main course came
and I marveled at the bread
and egg with a drop of ketchup
as coffee was served
along with butter.
Masatoshi's sister and brother-in-law, Tetsuya and Saori, offered to show us around Kyoto that day and so we gathered in our lobby
and then left to got to the subway station
where we found our train
and noted that the gates don't open to let you on the car until the train has arrived
as they posed with Suzanne
and then Tetsuya posed with me and Suzanne
and we continued on our path to capture all subgroups of size 3
before boarding the train
and then made our way to the trolley that would take us to Arashiyama
with this store in the background
as I recorded the station
and the sign over the traffic lights
when the train approached in the opposite direction
and then the direction of our train
and the women sitting opposite us
as we left the train
and walked past this stand
and this model
on our way to the Zen temple
which we entered
and read about it's history
before posing in front
and then rereading the history
and making our way along the path
where they posed
as we enjoyed the scenery
and the gardens
including these flowers
as we progressed
towards the main temple
and posed
before marching on
past the faces which were statues
and a small rock garden
as we walked on
past the tatami mats for meditation
and I posed
as the scene continued
until Suzanne posed
and we noted the gravel
which was neatly raked
and after this chair
we noticed the pond with its reflections
which made a wonderful backdrop for these photos
and this reflection.
We continued our walk around the pond and garden
before we reached a moss field
and posed on the path
before a monument
and so we continued past Buddha and bell
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which Tetsuya took this photo (probably of me)
and then of both of us
along the gravel path
with moss fringe
and the fish were in the pond
as we got back to the moss field
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before Suzanne posed with Saori
and I captured the view below because we had gained some elevation
and after this tree
we came into the bamboo forest
with some hydrangeas
where we posed
and then after another monument
and dried grains
we marched on
until we came to the place where the hand washing takes place and so Suzanne
and then I performed the process.
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After a flower
we were back into the bamboo forest
where there still were hydrangeas
and tombstones as we had reached a cemetery
which had its warning sign
and then we were back into the bamboo in more dense fashion
with some history
and good wishes
even beyond the cemetery.
Next, we stopped at a noodle house for lunch where this was the menu
which kept Tetsuya and Saori wondering
as they placed their order
and the food came
after which we posed.
After lunch, we walked along the path and saw these statues
and women in kimonos who had rented them for the day
from this locale
and then we came upon the water which could be used to boat back to Kyoto
and so we had our picture taken
and then I took this picture of Suzanne
before we observed the scene
and I took this photo of Tetsuya and Saori
while recording the scene
and sometimes the people in our group
including Suzanne and me
as the scenery was beautiful
but this water was a relief because of the heat
even as the water flowed
until we made our way to the subway
and noted the priority seats
before coming to Nishiki market
including a 100 yen store
and many interesting views
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including bottles of green tea
and an obligatory pay phone (sans booth)
as we passed the fan store
and emerged to one of the outdoor street markets
including the feng sui shop
and sealed american clothing
the crab
and the fire sale suitably advertised
before we emerged at Starbucks
where the students at the next table were studying madly for exams.
On our way back to the ryokan, we passed the bar ber shop
before arriving at our place
and showing our room to Tetsuya and Saori who were more accustomed to such a room.
To welcome us back, tea was served
and soon it was time for our bath and so we went to the room
where the methodology was described
and this sink was available for cleansing and primping afterwards
before we came to the bath where Suzanne posed
and the cleansing showers
before the bath is entered
and these tubs are used to sit on or to douse ones head.
Back in our room, we had a beer with the tea that was awaiting us
and then dinner was served
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with the July menu
as the food continued for many courses. After the meal, the futons were again rolled out and we made our way to an early sleep.
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as the table was set
and orange juice
and fruit
and yogurt
made Suzanne
and me happy
especially when the main course came
and I marveled at the bread
and egg with a drop of ketchup
as coffee was served
along with butter.
Masatoshi's sister and brother-in-law, Tetsuya and Saori, offered to show us around Kyoto that day and so we gathered in our lobby
and then left to got to the subway station
where we found our train
and noted that the gates don't open to let you on the car until the train has arrived
as they posed with Suzanne
and then Tetsuya posed with me and Suzanne
and we continued on our path to capture all subgroups of size 3
before boarding the train
and then made our way to the trolley that would take us to Arashiyama
with this store in the background
as I recorded the station
and the sign over the traffic lights
when the train approached in the opposite direction
and then the direction of our train
and the women sitting opposite us
as we left the train
and walked past this stand
and this model
on our way to the Zen temple
which we entered
and read about it's history
before posing in front
and then rereading the history
and making our way along the path
where they posed
as we enjoyed the scenery
and the gardens
including these flowers
as we progressed
towards the main temple
and posed
before marching on
past the faces which were statues
and a small rock garden
as we walked on
past the tatami mats for meditation
and I posed
as the scene continued
until Suzanne posed
and we noted the gravel
which was neatly raked
and after this chair
we noticed the pond with its reflections
which made a wonderful backdrop for these photos
and this reflection.
We continued our walk around the pond and garden
