Yeah right! But it is nice to celebrate our anniversary in Kyoto. Yesterday, Mac spent ages on his translator app on the Ipad and I knew he was working on something. This morning, he wished me happy anniversary and proclaimed his love for me in Japanese! When he ran it through the translator, however, what he actually said was, “My cardio-vascular is on the tabletop. Acclaimation to the auriole”. Thanks for that, Mac, it’s these unexpected endearments that have kept the flame alive for so long.
Loads of bits and pieces today –
Trawled the backstreets and markets of Higashiyama.
Returned to the museum of Traditional Crafts and Arts and saw there the most beautiful smoking area in the world.
Went to Kyoto Station – an astonishing edifice of glass and steel, towering 15 floors above the city and crowned with a roof garden – a “happy terrace” – that would delight even the grumpiest of bastards.
Went to the 141st Miyako Dori performance (Geisha Dancing) which marks the start of Spring each year. 60 Geiko and Maiko dancers and musicians, a perfectly choreographed, mega-production of colour, movement and story which left me stone cold.
Walked back via the main drag of Gion Kohbu Kabukai which could only be described as Camden Market on speed. Took a bus back to our hotel and discovered at first hand what crowding REALLY means. There were about 5000 on a single decker – I am loving this up close and personal in Japan.
Talking of which, I’ve much bigger fish to fry now.
Sayonara.
Happy anniversary, you two. (Give ‘er one for me, Mac!) xxx