On Monday, we headed to the outskirts of Kyoto where we ate shaved ice and sat on the river enjoying the cruising boats. Ray brought his ukulele, so he serenaded me as I closed my eyes and dozed- utter peace.
(This part of Kyoto is well known for it's cormorant fishing, where they put collars around the bird's necks and send them out from the boats to catch fish. The birds are then pulled back in by the leashes, and the fish are collected by the fishermen. The collar prevents the birds from swallowing the fish. This is done at night and is a longtime tradition. We hope to see this done before we leave!)
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