Pics from Asia

**MacTavishOfJapan** · 14th September 06, 11:15 PM

I don't have any kilt pics yet as I jones away for kilt#1. But I thought I might share some of the photos I have taken during my time in Asia.

This first one is the Golden Temple (Kinkakuji) in Kyoto, Japan

This is the Silver Temple (Ginkakuji) also in Kyoto

I think this is a Boathouse from the Imperial Palace grounds again in Kyoto

This is a coworker and me in Doutombori in Osaka on Hogmanay 2004

Kiyomizu shrine, Kyoto again, from below

Todaiji in Nara, the largest wooden building in the world

Inside the hall is Daibutsu (Big Budda) it's huge, I forget how big now...

Next up China................

**MacTavishOfJapan** · 14th September 06, 11:23 PM

Still (a year and a half after going to China) have to sort through my pics and upload them to my gallery but here are one or two

The Great Wall

Hong Kong and, in the haze, Kowloon

Aberdeen, Hong Kong. Half my family hail from the original in Scotland, we had to visit!

The Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an

Sorry for the lack of kilts.

Hope you like the pics.

**MacTavishOfJapan** · 14th September 06, 11:32 PM

Found another couple of pics..

Sumo

This guy is the daddy!!! Yokozuna Asashoryu

A fight ends

Matsue castle

I forgot the name of this temple in Yamaguchi city

This is the Sanyoonoda City where I live

**Pour1Malt** · 15th September 06, 03:27 AM

wow!

greit piccies

ta fur sharin those!

slainte mhath!

**Orionsfall** · 15th September 06, 04:49 AM

Just wanted to say thanks for posting these.

I was lucky to spend 4 days in Japan (around Tokyo) a few years ago. And the ache to get back there gets worse everyday!

Some great photos!

-Chris

**cessna152towser** · 15th September 06, 05:15 AM

Super pictures from the other side of the world. We may never be able to visit these places in person but thanks to the internet and those who post their pictures here we can enjoy such sights and learn about such places on the home computer. Very many thanks for posting these superb photos, MacTavish.

**MacTavishOfJapan** · 15th September 06, 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

Super pictures from the other side of the world. We may never be able to visit these places in person but thanks to the internet and those who post their pictures here we can enjoy such sights and learn about such places on the home computer. Very many thanks for posting these superb photos, MacTavish.

No problem, seeing all these photos together makes me realise just how lucky I have been over the last three years. I'm certainly going to miss it when I come home next year. Not bad from an ordinary lad from Leith. Quite stunning when I think about it.

Saying that Edinburgh and Scotland aren't too shabby either.

Truly lucky I guess.

My pleasure to share.