Our final trip through Japan was our trip to Nikko - definitely the best mix of ancient shrines and outdoor stuff to see in Japan. Here we are in front of the Toshogu Shrine.
In front of the Sacred Bridge.
Check out that ray of sunshine!
Who knew this proverb originated here in Nikko, Japan?
Here are Dad and I in a camera duel! 
We stayed in a lodge that was also frequented by a lot of European backpackers - not quite a hotel, but better then a hostel - another new experience for Megan!
The 5 of us shared a room - it had two beds downstairs with the bathroom and a loft upstairs with two beds and a couch - no TV though, so we had to improvise...
...when was the last time you played LIFE?
Dad and I playing Cribbage...he was a little rusty, so I had to school him a bit ;o)
I can't remember when was the last time I got to hang out with my family and spend 'quality time' together - in this age of digital cable and X-box's, it's a rarity. Cicely and I will have to keep the board game tradition alive with our kids!
The next day, we took in some nature. Here are Mom and Megan in front of Kiurifuni Falls - I didn't realize it was the first time my sister had seen a waterfall in real life!
Here's Cicely in front of Kegon Falls, with Lake Chuzenji above.
Here we are up close to Kegon Falls.
Here we are at Edo Wonderland. It's a re-creation of Japan during the Edo Period (1600's). Very similar to Colonial Williamsburg, back in Virginia - the people dress up as they did in the old days, and also re-enact certain events.
A re-enactment of a fight.
The Augustine family with newly adopted Ninjas!
Finally, we went to the Tobu World Square. It's a park with 1/25th scale models of almost every major touristy spot around the world. There are too many to post here on this blog (Dad took over 250 pics alone), so you'll have to come visit us to see them all! Here's Mom in front of the Tokyo Tower.
This picture goes out to all my buddies over in Iraq and Afghanistan right now - we shall never forget.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Old School Japan
Posted by Mike and Cicely at 8:29 AM
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2 comments:
Glad to see the sun came out for y'all. These pics are amazing. What a fun time with family.
You and Cicely better get while the gettin' is good in the next few months. Life is about to change for y'all.
At least you know you will enjoy staying in and playing board games!
I keep reading these posts without pictures at work and I'm just seeing them for the first time now, great pictures, especially your little super-fish with 166 bpm!
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