arashiyama, taking my breath away.

i fell in love.

i walked out of the ryokan, onto the river, where the autumn foliage coloured the hills orange and red in patches, 

where fog was hanging pretty, the clearest blue water,

the sunrise on the other side reflecting beautifully

i stopped in my tracks, my heart felt full, the beauty was almost painful to witness

i quietly uttered 'this is so beautiful' to myself.

it was quiet, it was serene, only very few people out on their morning walks, mostly elderly locals,

it was a scene of utmost peace, quiet and beauty.