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    2020 - Giles and Paula go to Japan

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    • GilesG
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      We are a month or so too early for the cherry blossoms, and boy will this place be amazing when the cherries are in blossom.

      We did find one who was a little premature….

      And there are the most amazing structures built to support the laden boughs…

      Bamboos were spectacular…

      Last night we chatted with a guy who asked us if we like moss.  He went on to tells us that the Kyotoans loved it.  He was right it is everywhere…

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • neph93N
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        Who doesn’t love a bit of moss? (Good colour for a kersey shirt btw…).

        “Some of those that work forces
        Are the same that burn crosses”

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        • GilesG
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          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • GilesG
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            This walkway connected two ancient tea-rooms.  I loved the arches that supported the roof, all carefully selected branches - no joints needed…

            And this fence was perfection…

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              Nice pictures! Looks like you are having lots of fun! Enjoy! 😉

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              • louisboscoL
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                good to see kenta looking good. send my regards if it's not too late! kyoto's looking lovely from your photos. all my trips, i've only ever done day trips to kyoto from osaka. seems like i got to make it a point with staying there and slowly exploring it without any rush..

                @Giles the international driving permit is not so much an issue with rental companies. it's basically for them to cover their asses in any unfortunate scenarios if an accident happens and the insurance company doesn't pay out. also, it actually acts more as a translation document that anything else. especially if you were to be pulled over by the cops or whatsoever. other than that, there's not much to it.

                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                • GilesG
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                  Yakitori for dinner…

                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  • GilesG
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                    Today, we went to Nijo-jo Castle.  The castle that both heralded the start of the Edo period and also saw the end.  Because of Coronavirus, the interior was closed to the public, but the grounds were stunning, so we did not mind unduly.  Again, because of Coronavirus, the place was practically deserted, there were times when it felt like we were the only people there.

                    Firstly, more do-nots…

                    Damn, I really wanted to go down that hole….

                    My personal favorite…

                    And this one just does not have the heart, to give it an outright "No"….

                    And just how small do you need to be for this to be in any way relevant?

                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                    • GilesG
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                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • GilesG
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                        All the fortified walls were internally braced by vertical granite posts at about every 3 meters…

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • GilesG
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                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • GilesG
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                            @Chap I guess you could have been a locum here if you'd got stuck in Kyoto….

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • Madame ButtonflyM
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                              Giles's photos are way better than those I took, a few of the cherry and plum trees in the lovely gardens at Nijo-Jo Castle are starting to blossom, in a couple of weeks it will be spectacular.  As you can see, we were incredibly lucky with the weather today, bright sun and around 20 deg C

                              AKA Mrs G

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                              • Madame ButtonflyM
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                                And this must surely be every kid's dream of a school bus!

                                AKA Mrs G

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                                • GilesG
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                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • AnesthetistA
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                                    Really enjoying the pics this trip, keep up the great work! That last pic of G is the best [emoji482]

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                                    • steelworkerS
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                                      Great photos!  I encourage you to ignore the signs and run around on the grass.

                                      Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                                      Well, I have others.

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                                      • GilesG
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                                        Last night we wanted Tonkatsu.  When we got to our chosen restaurant, it had closed - well it was 9PM  ::)

                                        So we ended up doing Yakitori again…...

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • ROmanR
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                                          Great pics @Giles & @Madame Buttonfly , They're inspirational. Thanks

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                                          • PalmerP
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                                            Looks like you're having a fun and private vacation! I can't believe the lack of other people in your photos.

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