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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