Kyoto

My college friend is visiting (horray!) & we spent Sunday & Monday in Kyoto--the cultural capital of Japan. A highlight for me was seeing women dressed as "maikos" (geisha) on the historical streets near Kiyomizudera (temple). (check out those shoes!)
Yes, I'm holding a sword. My face expression doesn't really match the scene :)
Green tea ice cream cone ('tis the season for green tea!)
A most delicious lunch!
$50 for a melon?? Must be some melon!