That Girl With A Camera

Osaka. Our last "base camp" before heading back to Tokyo. Street art, neons, western signs everywhere, colour... Osaka was full of life. Not my favourite place in Japan, but definitely interesting. Dumbledore got the best pictures during the trip, lucky man! Also, the Osaka Castle is definitely worth the visit. Conveyor belt sushi was such a fun experience. Don't be fooled by the low prices per plate, we ended up paying almost as much as we'd pay here in Lisbon. Sushi is not cheap, what makes the difference is the quality of the fish, how fresh it is, even if you're going for cheaper establishments (by japanese standards). This day was actually the eve of my birthday, so we took a walk around the Dotonbori area. Drinking at Bar Freedom . Found on our LP guide, it's a great place to hang out. Beware though, it's quite small and you should arrive early. Amerika-mura. Murals, a Sta...

Ready to keep falling in love with Kyoto? On our second full day in the city we didn't have time for shenanigans. Another landmark awaited us... Endless rows of vermillion gates, aka torii , inumerous fox statues, endless sea of people. Fushimi Inari Taisha, one of Kyoto's main attractions.  Did I say "endless sea of people"? Right, again: it pays up to be patient. Like any other place I have been to, let the people snap their photos and take their leave and you shall be rewarded with the opportunity to take your own people-free pictures! Also, it pays up to arrive early! (just saying...) We returned to the city and went to see Kyoto's castle, but not before I tried my best to gather blessings from the Inari Gods. Thought this was the end of our day? Don't you think something's missing? Yup... Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavillion. My antecipation to see this monument was quite big. As usual, I did some research...