Due to being a day behind schedule, I didn't really have much time to explore Kyoto, but I had a look at some of the more famous sites which are conviently located within a fairly short (and very pleasant walking) distance of each other.
The above shots are from Keyomizu-dera which is a quite awesome place, although sadly not nearly as peaceful as I had hoped due to the excessive number of schoolchildren running about:
The one on the second from the left looks like he's just given himself a hernia.
Other places were pretty kid-free, which was much nicer and really relaxing. Here's some more photos of eastern Kyoto:
Then it was time to jump on a train and move on to Hiroshima.
Your skill with the camera "brings wonderment to my throat" - (ancient japanese proverb).
Just how many images will you be bringing back with you mein Photomeister?
By the way, your Bourk sound alike's mother looks remarkably attractive to me.
If she ever becomes a widow I would like an introduction because as I understand these thnigs, japanese women are quite outstanding cooks.
Carry on the good works Mr Mean Machine, and if you ever decide to return to the UK I would like my camera back.
XXX