Weird practice places #3 - Nara (Tōdai-Ji)

This day was crazy. We managed to be in three major cities in one day. Woke up in Osaka,

Umeda Sky Tower

then scrambled to and through Nara

Still not sure how friendly deer are...just glad that there isn't any video of this encounter.  

and finally made it back to Tokyo. Somehow I stole some moments of PT at the big Buddha hall. 

Nothing to see here. Except a huge Buddha inside. (Tōdai-Ji) 

There weren't as many confused "wtf, is this guy doing looks as you would expect. Keep in mind that I had my trusty practice mute (see post #1). That thing is sneaky.  

Weird practice places #2 - Kyoto

I haven't chosen a favorite city in Japan, but I wouldn't argue with someone who chose Kyoto. This place is so cool. And chill. And so cool. I wish I was here long enough to check out the music scene, but these days are loaded with some majorly aggressive tourism. I may not even carry my horn to Kiyomizudera.  

So I had a short session in Gion today. We actually stayed in Gion the last time here. It's the part of town where, just after work and right before dinner, you'll see the Maiko-han and Geiko-han (Geishas) headed to their respective houses. 

And then then there was me: 

この写真に見えるより京都はもっと綺麗どすよぅぅ。 

じゃ、以上。明日はすごく忙しいですから。 

My heart goes out to horn players who have to commute in Japan!