Last week we went out to Kyoto with the teammates and some friends to enjoy the Hanatouro Lantern Festival. Ray and I dressed up in kimonos, but as you can see, Ray's is a little small for him. Needless to say, we both received a few stares and laughs!
This is us with Yoko. She wore a kimono as well. Isn't she beautiful?
Ray wore his team sweats under his kimono- a big no-no culturally. Passerby's definitely got a kick outta that one!
The festival is for a week period, and covers several different areas of Kyoto. We went to the "Gion" district, or the area of the Geisha. There were lanterns lighting every path.
These are bamboo lanterns, each holding a tea light candle that is floating in water. It was strikingly beautiful and serene. Japanese style.
This was our crew- the four American players, Yoko, and a couple of Brayden's friends from the States.
This was a little snack Ray picked up from a vendor: take rice crackers, a fried egg and sausage, add some bbq sauce, and wa-la!
1 comment:
Please excuse my ignorance, but do guys wear kimonos? Nevertheless, you guys looked great in them!
Miss you Sarah and can't wait to see you again (and finally meet Ray!) Will you guys make a trip up to Wasilla this summer by any chance?
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