From Now On, I’ll Connect the Dots My Own Way

Two posts in one day!?! Yes way! Figured I'd post again, since Link had another adventure. This morning I went alone to Toji Temple. Well, Toji Temple was the final destination, but I also got to see a few things on the way there. First off is Kyoto Station… this building is impressive; not only is it huge, but it’s also clean, and well designed, and looks very cool… and it just occurred to me that I didn’t take a single picture of it. Well, I’ll leave you in suspense, and take pictures the next time I’m down there, which should be often enough. Also along the way I passed Umekoji Park, which was quite nice.

Oh yeah, I tried some Pocari Sweat today. It was quite good for being named after… well… sweat. It was an Ion Supply drink whatever that means, but I feel much healthier and ionized after drinking it.

Ok, onto Toji Temple… Toji Temple is famous for its five-storied pagoda. It is the highest pagoda in Japan, 187 feet. It was originally build in 826AD and burned down four times due to lightning. The current pagoda was built in 1644, so roughly 350 years ago. There are also 3 other famous buildings in this park that were interesting to see as well.


On the way home someone took a picture of me, for no reason! I was minding my own business waiting for a train; I see a flash, look around, and there’s an older Japanese man in the train with a camera pointed straight at me. It was hard not to laugh. And if any of my Calgary friends say what I think they’re gonna say, they’ll be given a 1000 Years of Pain kancho when I get back… you’ve been warned!

Went to the supermarket by myself too today… it’s not easy trying to buy food when you have absolutely no clue what it is, so I went safe and got recognizable items, bananas, bread, juice, milk, etc… Melons are indeed expensive here, there were small melons that cost 15 bucks.

Unfortunately for you guys I have a very good sense of direction, which means I didn’t get lost or have any weird adventures in the wrong side of Kyoto today. Maybe next time…