Japan was my first foray into a country where I couldn't read a single sign, and my attempts to learn to pronounce basic phrases didn't work very well either! Luckily the townspeople were friendly, and whenever we looked really lost, someone stopped to help us.

Kamakura

Dinner with Ann

English lessons

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

Heian Shrine

 
 
 

I especially liked the gardens. At the end of May, the irises were beautiful.

 
 
 

 

Kyoto

 
   

Ritsurin