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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Kyoto Day 3!

Thursday, November 15, 2012
Arashimaya

Jalna and I headed out early this morning to catch the first train out to Arashimaya.  We found the "Romantic Train" on the internet, a 30 minute train ride from Saga to Arashimaya.  It's supposed to be a beautiful ride, whichever season you choose to go.  After the train we took a loooooong (1 hr, 40 min) boat ride back down the river, returning to Saga.  Yup.  We're pooped again.  I think I'm getting too old for this.  But it was fun!!

Here we are in Kyoto with our musubi breakfast on the first train to Saga. We caught the 7:20 train because we wanted to take the 9:20 romantic train ride
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We arrived in Saga at 7:35, which was perfect because the doors opened at 7:45.  We went into the tiny station, but the window to purchase tickets didn't open till 8:30.  Note:  We purchased our tickets at Kyoto station but if you want car #5 then you will have to exchange them at the window.  Car #5 is the only car that has open windows.  It's a bit chilly (hell it was FREEZING) but so worth it!
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After the train we headed down to the boats...
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Man these guys work HARD!!
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We made a new friend!
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We were freezing when we got off the boat and this tofu lunch hit the spot
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More new friends!!
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We're headed off to Osaka tomorrow!  I'll keep you posted! :-)

2 comments:

Kalin's Mommy said...

Love all the photos! I can't wait to take Kalin to Japan - he would love it! Wish I was there too!

Les said...

He would have sooo much fun!! Lots to eat and do....craziness!!