We woke up early to catch our train from Nanao to Kyoto. Families were there for last goodbyes and gifts of food and other various items. Many pictures were taken and one of our girl students even gave a kiss or two on the cheek to one of the Japanese students. Oooooo! The train arrived and we boarded and rumbled out of Nanao for hopefully not the last time.
When we finally arrived in Kyoto food was in order. Half of the students went to a burger place in the Kyoto train station and the other half went to Subway. They even had avocado at Subway! With full stomachs we boarded the bus to Nijo Castle.
Nijo Castle is one amazing place. It seems so out of place amidst the metropolitan surrounding area, but it stands on its own. This was the nightingale floor place. There were no cameras allowed within the castle, so just imagine gold leaf paintings of tigers and eagles and trees to the cacophony of squeaky boards. We were at the castle for about an hour or so and of course ended in the gift shop. Isn’t that where all site seeing type places end up? I think so.
We all then packed like sardines onto a city bus. We went down to a shopping center that was packed full of people. Seriously, shoulder room was filled quickly with four people who knew where they were going and you better not get in the way.
We then made the long bus ride to the hostel. Everyone was able to get a seat, so the ride did not feel that terrible. After so many days of go-go-go, the traveling was tiring but not. I don’t know how to explain it other than that.
I guess the next post will be you student telling you his or her story in person. I am sorry again at not posting everyday. See you all soon!!!!
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