Bert at Apricot 2005
Kyoto, Feb 2005.
Japan,

The country of incredible technology
Maiko

Maiko are Geisha's in training. Their training takes 5 years and involves dance, tea ceremony and... pleasing Bert.
Haiku
Pine tree in winter

its leaves tickle the clouds

resembles a puppet
ENUM/SIP Trial.

Although Bert has played with SIP some time ago, the demonstration with the wireless SIP phones that was organized by APeet was to good to be true.

In particular the ability to buy a handset got Bert's consumadrin levels geared up.
Bert enjoys a traditional tea ceremoni after visiting the Golden Pavillion.

Color and taste remember him of one of his old time friends Kermit.
Chopstick Magic