3.26.2016

Still more pics:
Ry and Colleen at an Easter Egg hunt in 

Ry hanging out

Colleen hanging out

Colleen and Grandma Molly

Standing in front of a weeping cherry blossom tree.

I took pics of the blossoming trees. However, most were not. I just "cherry picked" the best pictures (pun totally intended - hahaha).

Weeping cherry blossom tree in Kyoto Imperial Palace grounds.



In front of the Golden pavilion. 

The Golden Pavilion and surrounding gardens. 




The Silver Pavilion

Traditional wedding taking place at one of the castles.

Silver Pavilion

View of city from Silver Pavilion

Manicured gardens at Silver Pavilion


Pagoda on the hill

Streets were jammed packed like sardines...or salmon trying to swim up river. 

Cherry blossom tree hanging over pedestrian walk.

Insanely crowded pavilion.

Ornate dragon

Very brightly colored pagoda at the pavilion

Some peaceful gardens.



Traditional dress.

Rickshaw carrying two in traditional dress. 

Amazing cherry blossom pastry and ice cream.

Amazing orchids at local shops 

Another shop and their orchids

Sign telling people they are allowed to drink on the street in Japan.

But we already had figured it out with the liquor vending machines!

Traditional Japanese toilet, which is basically just a hole in the ground (same for men and women).

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