Sunday is for Photos x12

Wow, how has it been another week? I honestly can't believe it! And it's been a pretty crazy one :) I'm really, really hoping that tomorrow I'll have my book trailer finished enough to post it officially here. I'm wondering--should I do some kind of fun contest to go along with it? Let me know in the comments!

Also, in other book related news, I don't have my galleys yet. I know. It's totally 100% out of my hands, and I've been sending emails and everything, but there's nothing I can do. I swear, as soon as I have them, I will be sending them to those awesome people who have offered to do reviews. Until then, well, all I can say is that I'm really sorry. I hope you know that I've tried...

Okay, on to some pics:
So, apparently this tree is famous. It's pretty, sure, but I was kind of shocked by the paparazzi  treatment it was getting.
I really, really want to see some monkeys while we're here. I know, random, right? Anyhow, I keep seeing these signs around for what to do if you happen to see monkeys. I get the first two, but really, what's up with throwing fireworks at them??
Japanese cemetery. Very interesting, and beautiful.
Kiyomizu temple (which you can hardly see with the cherry blossoms).
I love these things! They totally make me think of Princess Mononoke :)
Charms in a tree at Kamigamo Shrine.
Us out with a friend of ours who is studying traditional Japanese Kimono in school. I think I asked her about a million questions. 
Maiko (or, a Geisha in training). She's SO young. She started her training right after middle school, and decided this is what she wanted to do in elementary school. Wow! Beautiful dancing and amazing kimono.
Crap, just realized I picked the photo where she's blinking... Sorry 'bout that. It's still pretty cool to see all the headdress bits, and  her hair. Hope everyone had a great weekend!!