Kyoto Pt 2

After resting our feet a bit, we wandered around in search of lunch. We found a little sushi window, and ordered. The chef was all on his own and moved pretty slowly. We waited for almost half an hour. Taking our food, we found a little park area on a creek. We took off our shoes, put our feet in the cold water, and started chowing down. The sushi was more than worth the wait-- it was absolutely fantastic! Sitting, eating, watching 3 white duck and a blue heron, it might be the most content I've felt here in Japan.

After a great rest, we were up and walking. Walked right into a major shopping area. Browsed a bit, then wandered over to a large shrine across the street. We weren't sure at the time, but it turns out we were at Yasaka shrine. There were some vendors, so Katrina bought a kimono on the cheap, while I splurged on an antique [?] perfume bottle.

More shopping, then it was back to the station. Ran into Jade and Alicia, so we had company on the way home.

Knowing their defenses were downed by exhaustion, we coerced Noel and Katrina into visiting the onsen. Success! They were easily converted, once again proving that public bathing is a great thing.