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Osu Kannon

Yesterday I went to Osu Kannon (a temple) with Natalia.



My breakfast. Don`t eat Japanese oranges. I swear, they smell like lemons and just taste really bitter and horrible. I could only eat one piece :( Was so looking forward to it too...



A tiny car parked next to Osu Kannon!









The pigeons attacked quite a few people as I was walking past, looking for food.


I don`t really feel like writing anything else. Sorry everyone, maybe I`ll update this post when I`m feeling a little better.
x Lorelle
EDIT: I`m feeling awesome today, hehe. Okay, more about Osu Kannon. It`s not the best temple I`ve been to, but I think if it were someone`s first time, they would be pretty amazed by the whole structure.
The shopping in the area is really good too. I found a shop that sells second hand kimono with prices mostly around 3000 - 5000 yen, which is incredibly cheap. I found a beautiful pink kimono for 3,600 yen, and it was pure silk. It would`ve looked so good with hakama, but I`m going to wait until Christmas time or something until I actually get one.
I had a sandwich for lunch, chicken and honey mustard and salad. They don`t make sandwiches and rolls like in Australia/New Zealand. The fillings are a little scant (is that the word?), I would`ve liked more salad. Still, it was very nice.
That night I was going to go with friends to the Hilton Nagoya for unlimited cocktails from 6.oopm - 9.00pm, but wasn`t feeling too happy, which is also why I didn`t write much about Osu Kannon the other day.
I`m great now though hehe! xxx
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