Kyoto is full of Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, and
gardens that are part of its soul.
It is impossible for me to describe the spirit they convey, so instead I
will try to do so in pictures.
I’ve tried to limit the number of typical shrine and garden shots and
instead show you some of what most affected me:
-the calm of a simple bell, the energy of color and light;
- the quiet intense beauty of a sand garden;
- the careful details;
- the vistas that seemed to
extend forever; and the care and minute attention of a gardener.
Last, here is an example of how Kyoto
affects its artists: a vase by Zenji Miyashita, a leading contemporary Kyoto potter, and Kyoto at
sunset. 
Gorgeous, and your pictures certainly capture what I assume is the atmosphere of a fabulous place. Thanks for transporting me there.
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