Yesterday we went hiking in Kyoto and visited the Kiyomizu temple there. Many of the leaves are in the process of falling, but the trees in that area are still amazingly beautiful right now - an explosion of bright red, orange, pink, yellow, and green. We were in awe as we strolled through the forest and gazed out over the mountainside. I wish I could say that we were able to get away from the crowds, but unfortunately most places in Japan are crazy busy on Sundays. At one point it even got a little scary...
This is what we had to deal with on our way up to the temple. We were packed like sardines - at times the crowd wouldn't move at all for a long time and there was nothing you could do about it. I've come to realize that Japan is definitely not the place for someone with claustrophobia. It was really starting to get to us, but once we broke through and got to the top, it was all worth it...
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My dearest friend, these have to be the most beautiful pictures that I have seen in such a long time. I hope you enjoyed your day with your boyfriend! You both look very happy! :) All is well here. I love checking in every once in a while, I really enjoy reading all that you write...like an artist with a paint brush. Ever so lightly with each stroke of the brush, your words enhance each sentence as to make one feel the moment to be their own. Thank you so much for the trip.
Your goofy & forever pregnant friend
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