Nara was the first capital of Japan. It also holds the biggest statue of Buddha in Japan, which is in a very large temple. We traveled there by train today and toured a couple temples.
The other really cool thing about Nara is that they have completely tame and friendly dear running around all over the city. Dear were the animals that the gods rode on and so they are considered holy creatures. The temple takes care of them, cleans up after them and the tourists feed them. We bought dear crackers for 150 Yen ($1.50) and feed the dear. Once the dear knew that you had the crackers, they would head butt you and chase after you. They don't bite, but they push!! It was a hoot.
Vince decided that he would stand on a bench to get away, he had 6 dear asking for his crackers. I wanted to feed all the little baby dear, some still had spots...so CUTE!
We had lunch in a cafe in a museum. We went into the bathroom in the museum and they had these amazing faucets that had the water, soap and dryer all in the same spot. The women's bathroom also had sound machines in the stalls so that people can't hear you go pee or poo. Very funny!
Now, the boys (except Vince) are going back to the bath house to relax. Then we are going to eat dinner tonight at a place with hopefully lots of variety. I am looking forward to perhaps getting some tempura!! We have one more full day here. Tomorrow we are thinking about going to the "technology" district. I would LOVE an underwater digital camera for Hawaii...who wouldn't?
The other really cool thing about Nara is that they have completely tame and friendly dear running around all over the city. Dear were the animals that the gods rode on and so they are considered holy creatures. The temple takes care of them, cleans up after them and the tourists feed them. We bought dear crackers for 150 Yen ($1.50) and feed the dear. Once the dear knew that you had the crackers, they would head butt you and chase after you. They don't bite, but they push!! It was a hoot.
Vince decided that he would stand on a bench to get away, he had 6 dear asking for his crackers. I wanted to feed all the little baby dear, some still had spots...so CUTE!
We had lunch in a cafe in a museum. We went into the bathroom in the museum and they had these amazing faucets that had the water, soap and dryer all in the same spot. The women's bathroom also had sound machines in the stalls so that people can't hear you go pee or poo. Very funny!
Now, the boys (except Vince) are going back to the bath house to relax. Then we are going to eat dinner tonight at a place with hopefully lots of variety. I am looking forward to perhaps getting some tempura!! We have one more full day here. Tomorrow we are thinking about going to the "technology" district. I would LOVE an underwater digital camera for Hawaii...who wouldn't?
2 comments:
Looks like Vince was negotiating with the animals! Can't belive you are already off to Hawaii. We will be feeding the cats today before we leave town.
Wow, what an adventure! We have never seen Nara. It looks b=very beautiful! Glad you are having such great adventures! Karaoke!!
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