Our Lotus-Land morning, part 2

We were also very fortunate to be taken to Daikaku-Ji - also in the Arashiyama area. This extraordinary set of buildings functioned first as a palace in the 9th century, and was later converted into an important center for Shingon Buddhism. I've been fascinated by the scale of all of these incredible structures, because they tend to be small; Bob and I had to duck to get through various walkways that were part of this temple (and in special temple slippers that were a wee bit small for our big American feet).

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Of Shopping and Singing Crabs

As we were walking in a huge Kyoto shopping arcade we fell victim to the intoxicating siren song of a giant plastic crab. In an atempt to lure customers many restaurants in Kyoto employ the talents of singing plastic food all of whom have childlike voices and big round eyes. I'll post more Japanese singing entrees as I find them.

Summer Down Under

While we're freezing here in NYC it's summer in Australia and the folks at Aussie Bum are turning up the heat even higher. So check out their website and think warm thoughts.

Stroke Stroke Stroke

During one of our many google searches we came across this picture of the 1950 Boston College varsity crew. Presented it here as a public service. Click the picture for a better look.

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