Kyoto Hanami

April 8th, 2008
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After landing at Kansai International Airport (having flown overnight from Kuala Lumpur, through Singapore) on Sunday morning, I did what any exhausted traveler would. I headed to Kyoto to take in the cherry blossoms there. I mean, I was already in the Kansai region. I had to make it back to catch my ferry back to Shikoku, so it was a very hurried viewing, but rewarding nonetheless. I’ve had 3 springs in Japan now. Wild. With them 3 hanami experiences. One in Tokyo, one on Hakatajima (at Hirakiyama), and now one in Kyoto. Cool. These pictures are really only from two locations in Kyoto – the Philosopher’s Path near the Ginkakuji (the Silver Pavilion) and Heian Jingu (which you might remember from my New Year’s antics in Kyoto back when I met Clay). Enjoy! With any luck, I’ll get a video up tomorrow. :-) It’s good to be back.

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  • Yessir, Bryan! Ask and you shall receive.
  • Nice photos!

    However............being that you just came back from a trip to SE Asia............

    We're all waiting for pictures of Singapore and Malaysia!

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  • Aileen - I think everyone's on the same page there. The weather is lousy around this time of year. You'd think that the cherry trees would clue in on that. Sheesh.

    Billy - You do realize that by clicking on the thumbs, you get big versions via ShadowBox, right? Or maybe you're just sincerely complimenting the thumbs. I can take a compliment. :-) Thanks!
  • Nice thumbs. One day of these Springs, I'll make it to Kyoto for a hanami.

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  • Aileen
    Wish the weather had been like that when we were in Kyoto :(

    It was pouring with rain and Ginkakuji was covered with a big plastic bag

    Booooooooo

    ps. I love sakura
  • I'm glad I'm back safe, too! Let me know when the other post cards get there. :-) I just sent you an email to a web album preview, just in case you look here first. It was great, Mom!
  • Mom
    Glad you are back safely! I got your post card yesterday! Can't wait to hear all about it, especially looking forward to rain forest video or stills. Love,
    Mom
  • Shane and Nick - thanks for the welcome home comments. It's good to be back!
  • Looking forward to hearing about your trip. Thanks for the photos from Kyoto.
  • Welcome back Deas - Great Sakura shots!
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