A Shinkansen Away

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

A Shinkansen Away

In our last day we decided to push the limits by going from the Golden Pavilion in the Northwestern edge of the city and walk all the way to the far North Eastern edge called the Silver Pavilion (which at the time was being restored, but the view was great). After which we travelled to the beautiful and recluse temple, Tenin-in, just off the Philosopher's Path. It is a one of a kind location, of which an anamolly foreign to me exists, quiet. It seems this city boy (I.E. myself) had been neglected this sensation, or at least a more accurate display of what "quiet" really means. It was an exuberating experience.

Finally, we ended in the Kyoto Handicraft center, where there were 5 floors of authentic Japanese crafts from the countryside. After some gift buying, including my very own Yukata (Japanese Robe), we got back to the Ryokan we were too exhausted to got back out for food, so it was time to try a Japanese Mcdonalds. It was suprisingly spot on to any Mcdonalds I had ever been to (whether or not that is good or bad...) And I say that only because anytime we would try some form of western food here so far, it still taste very Japanese. Even the eggs for a western breakfast, the cook them slow and rarely flip them, so it almost comes out like patte, but I really like them, so its all good.

We leave for Tokyo tomorrow, so expect more odditties.