film pics

Here are the first photos I've taken with my film camera in a looong time. Here's another peek at Kyoto! Don't forget you can also click on the slide show to go to my Picasa album to see the photos.

Today is the day we get our new assignments for the next school year, which starts next Wednesday. I have to move my desk(contents) to another area, so I am not sure if I'll have internet set up there right away...so here are a few shots from my phone from my trip last week.

This is the view from my room in Nara. Not bad, eh? And only about $50 for a Japanese tatami room, luxurious bath, a full breakfast, and heat!

Kyoto was still quite chilly when I was there last week, so not too many of the cherries were in bloom. This was a lovely exception :)

tying the knot

Couldn't resist the play on words.  

No, no, I'm not getting married or anything; 

I still haven't even been able to get a date recently...

but I'm accepting applications from interested & 

willing parties, if you know any!

Just thought I'd share this interesting clip from my Kyoto temple visit.  

Our guide, a monk at this temple, shows us how he ties his belt.  

Looks like a giant Turk's Head knot, doesn't it, Dad?

Well, I wish I could say I've been enjoying Kyoto all this time, but truth be told, I've just been caught up in the beginning of the new school year, and I just don't want to look at a computer at home!  Sorry!  

Just wanted to put up this quick post so that you're not worried - and to show you that, as usual, Sam's been up to no good.

Here's a shot of the river "walk" in Kyoto and some of the lovely cherry blossoms.  That's the bike I rented to get around (SO much fun - but I was exhausted after riding for 3 days!), and I used this river walk as the main North/South boulevard, so as to avoid the traffic.  Though it was physically taxing, riding my bike was great since I was able to skirt the in-town madness, and just go along the cherry blossom filled edges of town.  

off to Kyoto

Hey - 

Just got Sam strapped in and I'm off to Kyoto on the night bus.  Sorry - must run!

tx