Hand written on 2010年2月15日：
Look at me! Two days in a row!
Story of the day:
Last night when I went to sleep I had this weird dream. I was opening some cabinet in the room and every time I did, something new would appear. Then one time I opened the closet and something appeared but it was all shadowy and it freaked me out. I yelled, `WHAT THE F*** IS THAT?!` Turns out I actually yelled it loud enough for Jen and Lily to wake up. I even woke myself up with it. I seriously thought I was in my room back in Kyoto, so when Lily asked, `What the f*** is what,` all I thought to say was, `Oh... it's just Lily.`
This has been a running joke throughout the day. It was much needed to lift our spirits in the rainy weather.
We took off around 10:30 today and went to 栗林公園 (Ritsurin Kouen). It's one of the most famous gardens in all of Japan and I can see why. Even in the winter in the rain, the place was gorgeous.
We stayed till a little before closing time. It was so peaceful. I got a lot of great photos and got to see some 梅 (ume) blossoms. There was this nice little place in the middle of the park where you could get 焼き団子といろんなうどんの種類 (yaki dango and various udon). The woman who made it all was really sweet. She sat and talked with us for just a bit while we ate.
After that we didn't do much else. We were pretty tired. That park is HUGE. We grabbed some onigiri and headed back to the room for dinner and some TV.
I think my Japanese is getting pretty good. I understand quite a bit. Also the kanji for bell is 鈴（すず suzu). Anyway, tomorrow is こんぴらさん (Konpira-san aka 琴平 [Kotohira]). Should be fun-- all 1,000 steps of it. We're going to be so worn out tomorrow.
Love until later,
Caitlin D.
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