We took a day out to visit Kyoto and view the famed Autumn leaves. We opted for the cheapest option possible: a bus tour. This involved early starts, four hour journeys and only 5 hours in Kyoto, but it was wonderful. Many students tell us that their favourite thing about Japan is that it has four seasons... Ummm... I generally don't take the time to point out that Japan is not unique in this but Japanese people do take the seasons very seriously. The supermarket selection is extremely seasonal, including beer. The winter beers are definitely superior to the summer choices. It seems that in summer the only requirement for the beer and happoshu is that they must be cold and wet.... Hold on a sec.. I was writing about Kyoto wasn't I?? The temples and gardens are extremely impressive and really do show off the beauty of Japanese architecture. The weather wasn't great for photo's but we managed to avoid the rain. We will probably head back in the spring to enjoy the cherry blossoms.
A photo or two will follow on Sunday....
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Beer is good! more photys please! maybe some of you both for a change?
hi you 2 - uncle dave here - no hook norton bitter out there?? hope had good Xmas and new year - have fun - love from John and Hester.
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