Nara - yes deer

Got an early start for us. Planned on a day of walking/hiking the expansive Nara Park and Nara Machi, the craft center with traditional houses.
We expected a small town but Nara is huge and we only saw a small part of it.
Okay, the park is the big draw, it is teeming with free range deer chasing tourists to get crackers. Check out the video. There are hundreds, maybe thousands, of deer. The park also has several temples and shrines and an impressive museum with Japan's largest Budha.
After having our fill of being harassed by deer we hiked 500 stairs and a trail up to the top of Wakayama "hill". What a beautiful view.
We spent the rest of the day in Naramachi browsing shops and trying not to buy anything. We don't have luggage space until Kyoto. Only bought one handmade whiskey glass and a couple small trinkets.
A few snacks along the way. The best "hotdog" ever, grilled stingray wing and Ramen. Oh, an amazing old fashioned.
Really nice day.Read more