To Kyoto and Back

The Rabbi and I just returned from 6 days in Kyoto. It was filled with many treks to various shrines, temples and antiquities, including a marvelous and exhausting hike up Mount Kurama. And of course, there were the celebrities:

In all seriousness, though, this is just what was needed. It was hard to define it at first, but I think this was the first time we actually just got to enjoy the sites of Japan, as tourists. Trying to settle in, as expats, as residents and as the clergy couple, takes a lot of responsibility and energy.

But of course, the most fruitful vacations can be fraught with danger. I didn't hurt myself on the mountain trek but I did resprain my ankle on the peaceful amble of Philosopher's Walk. We still managed several more hours of shrine and temple viewing. Damned if I was gonna let some bloated appendage ruin my vaca!

A view of the photos can be found on my Flickr page.