Not gonna lie, it was a bit of a rough morning after our big karaoke night #worthit  But we got some toast and coffee in us and head out.  On our walk to the metro station, we had to do a double take... is that Coy?!?  We recognized Coy in the advertisements ALL over this suit store - we couldn't believe it!  #quitethefamousmodel #weknowhim  Naturally, we freaked out a bit :)

Paige and I decided to head to Kyoto early and made our first stop in the city at Man in the Moon pub at Kyoto station to visit my friend Kei.  Nate and I met Kei last time we were in Kyoto (Nov 2015) when we went to Man in the Moon and another bar he worked at, Jelly Bean Rocket - we've kept in touch on Facebook since.  #gottalovetechnology  

Since it was Saturday night, the bar was pretty packed, but this led to a fun, festive atmosphere.  After catching up with Kei, and meeting his new girlfriend :), we were asked if we didn't mind if some people shared our table due to the crowd.  #noproblem #themorethemerrier  This led to Paige and I sharing some drinks and laughs with some locals - which is always more fun!  We got to try some yummy sparkling sake with one couple, and after they left, another was sat at our table.  The guy had pretty prayer bracelets and I commented on them.  He said he made them and then gave me one!  #what?!  #peopleherearesonice!  I was surprised and happy, and of course, wore my nice, handmade prayer bracelet the rest of the trip.   Finally, around 12, we had to catch the last metro to our hostel and settle in for the night.