[Japan]Howdy folks... Have I told you how fun Japanese keyboards are; When you first start using them they are exactly the same, but if you slip while pressing space you switch it to the Japanese character set, if you do that then the next time you look up all you have is a page of scrible... Just thought I'd share that. Plus there are a few keys that are in the wrong place. But anyway.

On Monday I went to Nikko, a town about two hours from Tokyo, that has a lot of great shrines. I met a lady in the train station, and ending up walking around with her. The best theing was as we approached the main area with the shrines we were stoped by a guy offering has guiding services. His name, Tada, and like magic we had the key to learning about these cool places. We even saw the carving that was the orign of the Hear No / See No / Speak No Evil Monkeys.

On Tuesday I checked out of the New Koyo Hotel and left to come to Kyoto, where I sit now.

Wednesday, got a tour guide and saw the shrines and temples of Kyoto all day.

Thursday (today), went to the city of Nara. This is another city chock full of shrines and temples.

I have a lot more to write, but I'm out of Internet time, Sorry.

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