My apologies...somehow the pictures uploaded in reverse order. So let's go back in time...
Knight and Blacksmith
Troubadours
Death, samurai-style
Just before death, samurai-style...
Handmade armor
Seppuku
The moment before...
The samurai finishes his last meal
Samurai is dishonored and prepares for his end
Graduates of the samurai training academy
Headmaster of the samurai training academy
Samurai training
More samurai training
More samurai training
These
A lord and his castle
Tea ceremony revelers
A tea ceremony guest has an "accident"
Samurai manners...or lack thereof
And again...Beautiful personalized scrolls
The tea master welcomes us to her ceremony
Samurai, Darth Vader, or Medieval wench...you be the judge!
Samurai armor is intimidating, indeed!
Enough said!
A valiant knight in homemade weeds
The tea master serves
Japanese-style block printing
The sad remains of our Japanese feast!
Minutes before...
The first bites
Yummy...
Can you see the mouths watering?
Assisting a knight with his shining armor
The pope performs a baptism
Medieval madness
These lowly peasants are awesome cooks!
Emperor and knight make friends at the banquet
The cooks explain their Medieval menu
Can we eat yet?
A guest inspects the menu
Curious guests
Lovely geisha pose for the camera
It's east vs. west as we get into costume
A manor house
Sipping tea at the ceremonyThanks to all of my students for your wonderful creative projects. I had a great time and learned so much - I hope you did too!
