Welcome to what we intend to be a continuing series where we examine the collision between our expectations for someplace or something — and the hard truth of reality. In this case, we examine a townhouse or “machiya” we rented for six nights and seven days in Kyoto. Click here to see the listing we found on VRBO (one of our many short-term apartment rental sites). And click play to see what the place turned out to be like.
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THAT was a surprise. Looking forward to learning about your experiences in Kyoto..I hope there were lots of lovely surprises.
Are you guys out of town or something?
Thanks goodness. I was expecting the opposite conclusion before playing it. Love Kyoto. Enjoy.
I love the way you did this video… music and titles were great and to the point… what a fabulous place! Good job! Have fun!
Great drama and great result – hope you will always remember your little home in Kyoto
YAY!!!
A twist on a twist! The surprise ending was that there was none. This trip is turning you into the Zen Master of deconstructive story-telling.
Here I was, prepared and excited to hear about how you were snookered by deceptive advertising—how your optimistic expectations were dashed by the harsh reality of a VRBO swindle. Instead, you lead us down the glorious path of anticipation, waiting for your hopes to explode into a million pieces, only to be stopped in our tracks by your revelation that everything was as it was advertised: NO SURPRISES! NO DISAPPOINTMENTS! NO HEART-BREAK!
another great music choice – bravo!
We’re really loving that you are sharing your fantastic adventure with us!
You guys got to have a slumber party every night!! Love it.
a mosquito bites!!! （笑）
I was afraid that there was another family inside – or bedbugs. I love this place.