The road to ....

I haven't blogged in a while because I was busy leading a tour in Japan, which went quite well. My guests were a sweet couple from Chicago who were extremely intelligent, curious people - my favorite kinds of clients! This photo was taken at a subtemple of Daitokuji complex in Kyoto - the complex is vast and austere, and this little subtemple is an oasis of serenity. Besides temples, I arranged a private tea ceremony with an apprentice geisha, a washi paper-making workshop, a private visit to a potter's kiln in Shigaraki, then of course meals, hotel accommodations, and various cultural activities. On this last trip, I realized that I really do love my job - this is my passion and it's something that I feel that I'm really good at. I just need more clients and trips to make it sustainable!