Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 12:49 am

Hiroshima: Going South

1600hrs, 12th August
Even after a night's sleep, I'm still feeling like a zombie. Needless to say, the whole body aches too. And sheesh, can't the cicadas out there are give me a break?

This is my schedule for summer. Super-packed, no?

Leaving for Kyoto tonight but am yet to pack my bag. Gotta make a move... Now!

0040hrs, 20th August
Back from trip. Tired like shit. The messy room's giving me a headache. But I just can't wait to post these photos!

京都金閣寺

奈良興福寺五重塔
The clan temple of the Fujiwara clan, which commanded both power and fortune in many centuries.

奈良東大寺
Listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site, Todaiji is also reputedly the largest wooden building in the world.

奈良燈花会
Lanterns light up the grounds of Todaiji and the compounds of the surrounding temples in Nara for 10 days in this summer festival.

大阪万博記念公園

万博記念公園太陽の塔
The Tower of the Sun was named after a Japanese novel, The Season of the Sun, where a character broke through a sliding paper door with his erect penis.

広島原爆ドーム

宮島厳島神社大鳥居
The enormous torii gates to the Itsukushima Shrine stands magnificently in the sea. During low tides, the gate is accessible on foot from the shrine. The gate was built with four extra columns to provide stability.

May be posting more once I settle down. So long for now!

2 comments:

Kim Huey said...

Awesome photos. :)

Kryptos said...

thanx :D