Japan: Day Three, Kamakura

Went to Kamakura today. Since I am once again following in Lena's footsteps I'll skip all the main attractions, they haven't changed since two weeks ago, and explanations, Lena is a much better storyteller than I'll ever make, and just add few touches to her story.

For today I had a very ambitious plan, which I didn't complete because my back can handle a lot less than my brain wants it to. So I didn't hit any of the lesser temples in the area. Guess I'll just have to come back there one day. I had to settle on seeing all the usual tourist spots, starting with a walk along Dankatsura (cherry lane that was sadly lacking any trace of cherry blossoms) to the Hachiman Shrine.

Near the Shrine I ran into a girl from Albuquerque (I easily recognized a fellow American by the prominently displayed Frommer's guide to Japan) and she nicely agreed to take my picture, right after I took hers. We stuck together for the rest of the day too.

( Pictures )

Complete album:
Kamakura