The hiking trail we took into part of the bamboo forest was probably my favorite part of the day because it was a low key, easy climb and had absolutely stunning views of the town and hills below and around us. I also got to see my first Japanese beach! I stood in up to my knees for a while and marvelled as to how warm it is compared to back home. It's more like swimming in the ocean in Georgia than back home in New Hampshire or Maine where the ocean is freezing year-round!
Signing out in pictures,
Lady Laura Jones
The steps leading up to one of the first shrines we saw after departing the train station at Kamakura.
Next to one of the whimsical, mossy trees that were growing beside a stream leading to a temple we visited that had a flower festival celebration going on. It was very crowded because of the celebration!
The pretty blue flowers inside the temple complex.
Even buddha was adorned with a pot full of the pretty flowers! I think my favorite part about this Buddha statue, though, is his earrings. I was told that they change with the seasons and keep this Buddha more "at-one" with his surroundings.
Inside one of the temple buildings. Powell said that if one of us could get through there without anyone seeing us and without touching the tatami ninja-style he would give us a gift.
Of course none of us actually attempted it. We're not ninjas! lol.
Heading up to one of the hiking trails in the hills on the way to the Daibutsu.
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