Japan

Lesley and Caroline were lucky enough to be invited to attend a conference in Japan by colleagues. They flew from Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda airport, taking a bullet train to Kyoto on September 1st. After a week in Kyoto with colleagues from Japan and business associates from the USA, they travelled back to Tokyo - narrowly avoiding a major typhoon.

Whisky bar

An amazing selection of Highland malts
Cat gear

Getting ready for halloween - trick or treat for cats Japan style
Breakfast day 5

Continuing good variety of Japanese cooked breakfast at our hotel. Still need yoghurt and coffee in the selection. ng forward to c…
Going to Bamboo forest

Unfortunately we jumped on the first train at the platform and it didn't take this route!
On our way to the bamboo forest

We didn't realise there was a much closer one, but had a nice train ride (with air-con) looking for this one
Bamboo forest
Bamboo forest 2

Its beautiful, we can hear the creaking as it grows
Bamboo forest 3

We have been bitten to death by mosquitos, despite three generous sprays of repellants
Lunchtime Friday

Back in Kyoto, we choose a local ef-service buffet
Pot of Mystery

We are told to leave the lid on for 15 minutes until it is ready
Buffet selection 2

Tabboulet with aubergine and lentils
Buffet selection 3

Pumpkin with taro
Buffet selection 4

Tofu
Buffet selection 5

Salty Mabo tofu
Buffet selection 6

Snow fungus and cucumber with salty lemon sauce. Lovely crounch
Buffet selection 7

Potato salad with hijiki and deep fried tofu (which is very soft)
Buffet selection 8

Mystery pot almost empty - very delicious rice dish, we couldn't manage all of it.
Lunch Kyoto style

It was all delciious
Sweet dumplings

Bracken starch is popular - delicious matcha flavour
Houjika pudding

Roasted green tea flavour dessert with brown sugar syrup
Dessert selected