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Gardens of the Spirit: A Photographic Expedition to Kyoto
Led by Allan Mandell, Professional photographer & PHS contributor
November 7-19, 2010
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Allan Mandell
Join Allan Mandell on a photographer's adventure in Kyoto at the height of fall color. Once the imperial capitol of Japan, Kyoto is a treasure trove of the traditional arts. Garden-making flourished here! Experience stroll gardens and small Zen temples, navigating through crowds and quiet back streets, urban density and forested hillsides, all in pursuit of bamboo, maple leaves, imperial elegance, rustic Shinto simplicity, and the quiet within. Accommodations in a traditional ryokan, with side-trips to soak in hot baths.
Enjoy being lost for a while-lost in color, line, pattern, creativity, & discovery. Bring open eyes, your gear, and a desire to explore Gardens of the Spirit. Limited to 10 guests.
Click here for a detailed itinerary as pdf.
For more information please contact:
Sterling Tours - Gardens of the Spirits
(619) 299-3010
http://sterlingtoursltd.com/GardensoftheSpirit.html