kyoto day 2 and nara

Kyoto is a lovely city in its climate and all of its amazing sights..today we saw another 2 temples and I have to say they each were so unique , I tuly enjoyed them..the most impressive was one with 1000 gold gilted life sized guardian gods..it was a very long massive hall with each of these very ornate figures carved in 1100..it was mind boggling..we wandered around through many narrow winding arcades as Tony calls them..I call them markets or covered open malls...it is hard to believe that any of them can make a living when just down a few stalls someone is selling the exact same merchandise..they are all so pleasant and no one is hard selling..
some of the English signs are a laugh..had to write this one sown for a hair salon called Anteriors..Have a happy! just want you see your smile..your natural beauty express anteriors.. similar expressions on t-shirts..some of the descriptions of historical sites are difficult to follow as well...sometimes I think they just like to string large words together
The Kyoto train stations is an experience..a work of architectural art..11 stories high and ultra modern ..it is amazing.
Arrived by train last evening into Nara..our hotel is right across the st. from the station and we were all happy to off load luggage...this is by far our cheapest hotel..all three sharing but good space..only $75..(didn't realize that when they said cleaning time was 1000 - 3pm we wouldn't be allowed back in..I didn't have my camera or jacket as I had planned to drop back here..anyway can't quibble at that price..the are of course many shrines here ..the most impressive is the one with a 50 ft. Shinto god. huge side protector gods as well..Nara is on the tourist radar for anyone going to Kyoto and although it looked busy at times, the crowds were absorbed by the vastness of the park settings..Deer are the Nara trademark and they roam everywhere around the shrines..fun to watch
people feed them when the deer sniff out the source of food and come running.
we're all lined up for a day in Nagoya tomorrow at the World's Fair..thank goodness for Tony and his ability to navigate the train schedules and clerks..It continues to be an amazing adventure...I'm loving everything..although the 2 men in my life here, are currently tucked in for their afternoon naps and I have not bought one thing..they don't allow any browsing or shopping time. hope all is well Canada side..love to all