Expect shorter potentially less detailed posts from here in Japan. Im updating from Helens laptop, instead of via my ipod touch, so there are actually end of the day recaps, instead of me writing mini posts throughout the day when I have down time.
Today was fun - had a good sleep, complete with a frozen icepack type pillow under my head. We had the windows open for the breeze, but its been pretty warm (though apparently less humid than its been recently) so we have the ac on right now. Woke up kinda early, when the sun started rising, and then also because of the super loud crickets/cicadas. Sometimes it sounds like they're in the house which is a bit off putting. Helen tells me eventually you get used to it?
Spent the day in Kamakura, which is a town about an hour and a half from where Helen lives. We visited this giant buddha statue, and then two different temples. The architecture is a bit less ornamented than from the temples in China, but no less impressive. On entry to the sites, they have this ceremonial hand washing station, and then incense to wave over yourself, both of which relate to purifying and blessing yourself. We think anyways. Had lunch at this cute little tempura place, where we sat at a traditional Japanese style table. i think the novelty will wear off soon though, as that's what we use at Helen's place too.
Going to have dinner here at Helens place - we made our own gyoza! We used a little dumpling maker which I picked up at a little shop, which worked out rather well. Baring the ones we over filled, they look really professional.
May possibly try for a picture post after dinner. It'll be a full day tomorrow. Some time in Tokyo, then watching Helen do karate, followed by shopping for a yukata for me to wear to the festivals we will be going to :)
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