tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post1883312697563530374..comments2024-03-27T18:23:34.322+08:00Comments on WEBS OF SIGNIFICANCE: Horyuji, home to the world's oldest surviving wooden structures (Photo-essay)YTSLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-85322541212814496152015-10-29T00:34:57.924+08:002015-10-29T00:34:57.924+08:00Hi sarah sbk --
Thanks, and yes, I think that Pup...Hi sarah sbk --<br /><br />Thanks, and yes, I think that Puppet Ponyo's a happy travel companion for the most part. :)YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-13143994931119013912015-10-28T06:11:40.329+08:002015-10-28T06:11:40.329+08:00Hi ytsl,
NIce photos and Puppet Ponyo looks like ...Hi ytsl,<br /><br />NIce photos and Puppet Ponyo looks like she is taking in everything and laid back. She seems to enjoy her travels with you.sarah bailey knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08748376721447408580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-10269328326418604632015-10-27T00:27:44.668+08:002015-10-27T00:27:44.668+08:00Hi Sue --
Yes, I'm healing, and thanks for yo...Hi Sue --<br /><br />Yes, I'm healing, and thanks for your good wishes and visits to the blog. :)YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-23257138789697696562015-10-27T00:13:34.750+08:002015-10-27T00:13:34.750+08:00Good to hear you are healing :) All the best for y...Good to hear you are healing :) All the best for your continued adventures! Susan Demeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051571908334440043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-15657668124681253142015-10-27T00:10:35.578+08:002015-10-27T00:10:35.578+08:00Hi Paul --
I'd definitely recommend it! I th...Hi Paul --<br /><br />I'd definitely recommend it! I think the "problem" for people who visit Kyoto and Nara is that they don't think Horyuji's worth going all the way to since it's one more temple/shrine in the area. But on this trip, I actually only visited six temples/shrines in total -- and one of them was part of a movie village, so may not really count! ;)YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-34735742377324650432015-10-26T08:59:51.272+08:002015-10-26T08:59:51.272+08:00Simply beautiful. This is one gem I should return ...Simply beautiful. This is one gem I should return to Kansai for.<br /><br />PaulPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00043097281088399947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-18098738480576455482015-10-23T23:54:16.431+08:002015-10-23T23:54:16.431+08:00Hi Sue --
Thanks for appreciating my photos -- an...Hi Sue --<br /><br />Thanks for appreciating my photos -- and my toe is indeed on the mend, thanks! :)<br /><br />Hi Bill --<br /><br />When imagining Horyuji in your mind's eye, add in the smell of incense as well. I noticed it particularly in the Hall of Visions that day.<br /><br />Re Puppet Ponyo: you noticed her un-ease in the old schoolhouse in Shodoshima too? By the way, the bell YTSLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09930487923185001591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-83945141211114962312015-10-23T10:21:32.863+08:002015-10-23T10:21:32.863+08:00Hi YTSL, this is a wonderful photo collection. I ...Hi YTSL, this is a wonderful photo collection. I always love seeing Puppet Ponyo. And what an amazing place, full of great historical buildings. The Hall of Visions is very unique and cool looking. Love the architecture. <br /><br />I've got some catching up to do with you. Hope you're doing well. Trekcaprihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00104236389771077449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-68043754731794266362015-10-23T02:47:44.352+08:002015-10-23T02:47:44.352+08:00Hi YTSL,
What an impressive temple complex. I lik...Hi YTSL,<br /><br />What an impressive temple complex. I like the craftsmanship of old wooden temples and looking at the nearby trees - I can almost smell the wood...The Hall of Visions is an especially interesting structure, as is the Bell House...In a previous photo taken in a classroom, Puppet Ponyo looked a bit uneasy, but here at the Toin Soro - she's back in top posing form!<br /><br />Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289278000277019122.post-12214353424976504372015-10-23T02:46:12.286+08:002015-10-23T02:46:12.286+08:00Beautiful pics! Thank you for bringing us to these...Beautiful pics! Thank you for bringing us to these places :) I hope your toe is on the mend.Susan Demeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051571908334440043noreply@blogger.com