maiko-henshin = geisha transformation

Susan and I will be transformed into geisha – – or actually into maiko, apprentice geisha.  Sounds fun!  We may even be able to take a stroll in our garb through Gion, the geisha district.  But for those of you who know both Susan and me, can you imagine us doing this in a reverent fashion!?  I think not, but we are sure to have fun!  I apologize in advance, maiko-henshin people.

Here’s someone else’s experience w maiko-henshin.

Susan and I will be taking a cooking class whilst in Kyoto.  We will be cooking autumn foods: grilled fish, spinach, rice, squash and some kind of a sweet to end the meal.  Here’s a YouTube video someone else took of the experience.