Nara

Whilst sightseeing in the old capital of Japan we were asked to fill in a survey about our reasons for choosing to visit. We chose several famous landmarks and then added something to the 'other' box; deer. The deer roam free in Nara which is full of green parkland and pedestrian walkways to different, old and impressive temples. They definitely stole the show on our visit. The gorgeous little hotel, the huge firework festival, the stunning giant buddha statue all were sandwiched between amusing, cute encounters with deer. Also they bow. They actually bow at you so not just any deer but Japanese deer. 
There were rice crackers you could buy to feed the deer. If they saw you with them then they surrounded you and snatched them but if you were sneaky and concealed them then you could feed a deer one at a time and ensure you got a bow for your troubles. Mike employed this sneak feeding tactic to ensure he felt his deer were deserving of their snack! 

 Firework night!

 Kofukuji Temple.

 Pagoda day and night views.

 Will was previously bitten by a one eyed deer so is understandable wary-we later encounter the very culprit!

 Mike employing his sneaky sembe tactics and rewarding a deer for a bow.

 Cute.

 My coat being nibbled before I surrendered by ice cream cone.

 Baby deer.

 The approach to Todaiji Temple.