Hi everyone,

Apart from the spot of sightseeing when Khiem came over when he visited me in Kyoto for a few days, havent done much at all besides trying to find ways to feel in the time on rainy days ahem...But promise to make it all up to you when I come back from Thailand! Leaving on the 23rd, where it will be 5 star beach resorts for 11 days! so til then, take lots of care.

And of course, missing you all lots, love Anna

Khiems Visit
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Sightseeing with Khiem: Taken at the main gate of Nanzen-ji temple the starting point of the philsophers path (named after a university professor who would take this walk everyday and ponder about life) and ending at Ginkaku-ji temple

Ginkak-ji temple: Gorgeous. Particulary the zen garden, you can tell that such great care is taken into maintaining it. Although you can help but think what it would feel like to just jump in and make yourself a sandcastle

Arashiyama: We took the `romantic train` although a more approriate name for it would be `hold onto your seats, this train will be your death!` Starting from Kamoeka, a small town outside of Kyoto going all the way to Arashiyama, an easy way to enjoy the mountain views

Khiem demonstrating the fine art of eating inari sushi

Love Hotel Gang Snowman
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If I have never explained the idea of love hotels before here you have it. Only in Japan can you pay for a hotel room, a lot of them themed, per hour to share with your loved one or to a newly acquired friend. Rooms are fully equipped for plenty of fun and tailored to all kinds of tastes.

In the lobby you can choose which room you would like to stay in, the lighted up ones are the rooms currently available and has a description of what to expect in the rooms. To select a room, simply push the green button and a ticket is dispensed to you with your room number

Some rooms are quite inventive and may include a jail cell where you can chain your loved one up and lock them up if thats what your heart desires

To ease those sore wrists and ankles of yours after being locked up you can always soak in a spa afterwards

...or have a little snooze in the sauna room

but of course nothing beats lying in bed and watching your favourite TV show