Today I went back to Kyoto, using the train system with eight different train segments in total. Incidentally I never saw a train car that was considered too full, more people can always be packed in. Above is the Nijo Castle, originally built in 1603 as the official Kyoto residence of the first Tokugawa Shogun (military general) Iemitsu. In America we certainly do not have any 400 year old castles.
This wandering fellow toured the inner building. An interesting aspect of the floors is they were purposefully constructed so that when walked on they squeeked. That way the general would know if someone was trying to sneek up and kill him. The floors still squeek with every step.
I can not imagine trying to attack a castle with a mote like the above.
Next I toured the Imperial Palace. Above is an example of the beautiful garden in the palace.
The buildings were so huge that it was difficult to get a good picture of them. This palace was used as the home of the Emperor from 1331 to 1869, when the capital was moved to Tokyo.I spent the day with two people I met at the train station. The man was from Georgia but living in Malaysia and his niece was from Norway. They made the day even more enjoyable.
The sightseeing is now over and I am anxious to return tomorrow to the states. I may not live in a palace but it is home, where my beloved wife is. And by the way, it has a kitchen that is getting better by the day.
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how are you all doing? Miss and love you!
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