We learned a very good tip from this American we met while on the plane to Madrid in 2003: To avoid jet lag, sleep only when it is at least 10 p.m. local time. This really helps beating jet lag. So last night we stayed up until past 10 p.m. and this morning we woke up at the regular hour of 7 a.m.

Crows were crowing early in the morning which woke me up. Turns out it is crow season here in Kyoto. They are huge and you will hear and see them flying from tree to tree.

This morning Auntie Casilda prepared assorted fruit, yoghurt, omelette, her famous "biko" and banana bread. Everything was really good, especially the "biko!" This will tide me over for the next four hours or so, unless there's something delicious and interesting along our tour of the city. We just have to remember: No eating while walking!