Kyoto is a fantastic place. We got in around dinner time and knew that we didnt want to carry around our backpacks all day- so- we navigated our way around the city to found our hostel that we would be staying at. The staff there was so inviting and willing to go out of their way to show us things. Kyoto is a great place to see traditional things of "ancient" Japan but the festiities and local sights are best known by the actual Kyoto-ians.
We were informed of this place known as "Gion Corner" where we would be able to run into a Geisha, see a performance of old-time performances and perhaps even see some temples and shopping places along the way. To make a long story short, we high-tiled it over to the palce and ordered tickets to a performance where we saw a geisha dance, a comedy performance, and some tea ceremonies. On the way out, we were walking up the street and saw a geisha about to walk into a restaurant. HOW COULD I PASS THIS UP!!? When we walked up to her, I was at a loss for words apart from: You are beautiful! I asked about several things and told her where Sarah, Pauly, and I were from. The funny thing about it was that she was able to identify with something from each of our countries. Then I remembered from my anime days that geishas wwere studied entertainers who make money from accompanying guests and business men for dinner and events because they are treated as "works of art."
Van Gough aint got nothing on her...
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