Saying Goodbye, Part Two (Passports And Promises Book 1) - Plot & Excerpts
When we arrived in Kyoto, I spent all my time either studying or exploring the city, a place full of narrow, winding streets, and beautiful gardens. Kyoto was a treasure, with ancient temples, holy shrines, historical architecture, and narrow cobblestone paths. Graceful curved rooftops dotted the landscape, and gorgeous surprises, like exotic houses with exquisite gardens and serene courtyards, hid behind simple wooden gates. “Walls and boundaries are important in Japanese culture,” said Dr. Eshima one day in our class on the art and architecture of Kyoto. “This is an island country, most of which is covered by mountains. Space is important. Personal space is sacred. That is why you must go through many walls and doors to get to the inner sanctum of a house, especially an old house. The outside areas are for visitors and acquaintances. As you step a little farther inside, those areas are for friends. People close to you. Deeper still is the place reserved for family, and those special few dearest to your heart.”
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