The Apex of Humanity

Japan is a lovely country. It's also a gorgeous country.

Though I have personally been here twice before, I feel that as I grow older (sigh), I correspondingly become more "self-aware" and therefore more cognizant of subtle differences. Have I confused you yet? While I'm on this mental detour, I don't think I really achieved self-consciousness until about the age of 3, then I probably lapsed for several years, whereupon I discovered this thing people called free will at the precocious age of 13. There have been many ups and downs in the annals of this life since that time.

But anyway, back to the topic at hand. Do indulge me. You'll also have to forgive us for posting less pictures - at this juncture in our trip, Natasha has returned to the Bay Area.