Nijo Castle

This was our last, and perhaps best stop for our kids on vacation - the famous Nijo Castle. "One of the most striking features of the Ninomaru Palace are the "nightingale floors" (uguisubari) in the corridors. To protect the occupants from sneak attacks and assassins, the builders constructed the floors of the corridors in such a way as to squeak like birds when anyone walks on them."This is a tired pair, but only one is showing it. Can you tell which one? The gardens were beautiful and we weren't even there during cherry blossom season or fall when the leaves turn brilliant colors.
Helen loves vacation, gardens, orange pants and rain. So does her mother.
Listening to Robin Hood on tape for months had prepared us to fully appreciate the two moats, "Poor Robin, he never even had a chance." Don't worry, we checked for Robin breathing through the reed every time we crossed over a moat.
Helen and Jane are preparing to sail away on the west wind, just like they learned from the Mary Poppins book on tape. Jane fought the whole walk to gain sole possession of the umbrella, and finally she was given the chance.