These Japanese sure do know how to create gardens. This is one that is in my neighborhood, easily walking distance. Many of the Japanese gardens are original to the periods of the Shoguns. They are beautifully kept and manicured. I walked around for a couple of hours and don't think I traveled every path. I certainly see the draw because I needed down time away from all the people and I found some peace here. It made for a nice break. I am hanging out on the balcony so it's not raining :) The rest of the troupe climbed Mt Fuji last night so they could be at the top to see the sun rise. This means that my roomie got back around 4 or 5 and prompty went to sleep. This meant I couldn't really hang out in the room. So I was off to do laundry and try to find this Napoli restaurant I had found a couple of weeks ago. After much searching - streets are usually named nor do buildings have addresses - I found it. Somehow there is a Japanese man who learned how to make awesome Italian food in the style of Napoli. I had a pasta putinesca (sorry Aaron, I spelled that wrong) while my laundry spun. I made an attempt to go see a Kabuki theater piece today with no success. After getting there a half hour early I waited in line to have the show sell out about 15 people before me. The first 3 floors of the theater are reserved seats but the cheep seats were all gone. The 4th floor they set aside as general seating and for people who just want to see one act as Kabuki is a bit like Opera in it's length and lack of interest to the average joe. I will make an attempt tomorrow as I actually like Opera and would like to see both acts of a Kabuki performance but I found out that I should be there about 3 to stand in line for a seat. Well worth it as far as I am concerned!! I'll report in and let you know how it goes. I can't take photos during the performance for obvious reasons but maybe I can get a commemorative program or something. Tourist on the loose! I can't wait to get home and see you all. Japan is grand but it ain't home. One more week.
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Japanese Gardens
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as you've figured out i'm home again from boy scout camp - it's been fun catching up on what you've been doing
we had unbearably hot weather and then some very nasty storms - thunder, lightening and strong winds - we spent about 7 hours in the dining hall with 300+ kids - trees came down all around the camp and the power was out for 2 1/2 days
glad to hear you and the peanut are doing well - ttyl
wow, just one more week. I've been bad about following your blog, but since I'm really beginning to miss your presence in the cave, I spent the last few hours reading through all of your entries. Sounds like an amazing time, and it's great to hear that you and the peanut are doing so well.
Anyhow, I can't wait to hear about everything when you get back, enjoy your last week in Japan!
mary, Aaron and I are going staight to GR for a wedding on my return. We were wondering if you would be around on that Monday so we could stop by for a visit.
absolutely - love to have you - josh may be working, but i will be here
glad to hear it and glad you weren't hit by a falling tree!! See ya soon.
Great site lots of usefull infomation here.
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