23 July 2004

 

Last Updated: 08/10/04

A final day together.  For now, at least.

 

Laura, Brandon and I had a perfect day in Kyoto - taking our time to get down by train; getting dressed as maiko (trainee geisha) in kimono, wigs, full makeup; going out for a nice meal in Gion and getting tipsy; going to a sento (hot bath) and getting naked together.  

 

Here are the photos of our totally incredible experience as maiko.  


See HERE for the professional photos.

 


  

 
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Having had her face done, Brandon picks

out the kimono she wants to wear!

Laura and Brandon posing!

 
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Brandon tries to make it down the steps in

her geta (traditional wooden shoes)

Laura has her photo taken by Brandon!

 
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Bran posing by a garage door

Laura, staggering down the road

 
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Laura and me

Can you tell how uncomfortable we are?  The wigs HURT

and we couldn't breath very well!

Me and Brandon

Look how keen we are to get the kimono and wigs off!

 
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Laura and Brandon

Final photo before we strip off!

Brandon, Laura and I

in our "underwear", looking very happy to be out of 

the uncomfortable clothes and wig, but nervous about

getting the makeup off!

 
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Gotcha!

Bran trying to get the makeup off!

The studio where the magic was performed

 
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