friday

As I mentioned previously, Friday was a National holiday, Culture Day.

We started out early and visited the family grave.

Afterwards, we went to Kyoto Station to pick out some bento for lunch.

Since MIL can't really get out and about (without assistance), MIL had requested bento from the department store for lunch.

She said that a friend raved about the delicious bento at the department stores.

I picked out one of the most expensive bento for her.

She is still quite independent, so it isn't very often we get to do things for her and since she requested a bento from the department store, I thought we should go all out.

The bento I chose was a two layered one, from Harise. Apparently this shop has been in business since 1659?!

I think she enjoyed trying all the different items.

Satoshi went with a sushi bento.

While I went with a yakiniku bento.

After we visited with MIL, it was still quite early in the afternoon, so Satoshi went back to the museum (there is an exhibit that runs over 4 periods, so he's been going almost every weekend).

And I spent some time at Drip & Drop Coffee Supply.

Located in the basement of the Piece Hostel, they have good coffee and sweets.

They also have free wifi, but their connection isn't too great (at least it wasn't for me).

Anyway, I'm glad we got to do a lot and spend some time with MIL.

Drip & Drop Coffee Supply (UPDATE:out of business)
located in basement of Piece Hostel
531 Asakura-cho
Nakagyo, Kyoto
Phone: 075.231.7222
Hours: 11:00-22:00