Reflection on the Trip to Japan

Oh boy, that was a wonderful trip! Today I wrote a postcard to my host family in Kyoto. They are wonderful people who have invited me to visit again. I am hoping to go back next summer through a Stanford summer session. I have one regret, and only, from that trip: I didn't bring enough souvenirs back. In fact, I bought nothing except for a few postcards (the ones of the Golden Pavillion are absolutely beautiful though!)and one or two rosaries. I especially wish that I brought quite a few amulets back. They are such beautiful things and they vary a lot from temple to temple. Silly me!