Nara Park

Today was another treat for animals...literally! We went to see Todaiji Temple and the largest wooden building in the world, the main hall Daibutsuden which has a huge bronze Buddha statue and other statues as well.

One of the guardians of the temple.

The other guardian. I'll mention why the fence later...

Outer area before the great hall.

Daibutsuden, the great wood building.

The large bronze Buddha statue.

One of the smaller ones, there is one on each side of the Buddha.

After seeing these larger than life buildings and statues we headed back to the entrance for...

 DEER!!!

This one wanted Michelle's hanky, it wouldn't stop chewing on it.

So these deer are tamed, but not domesticated. You can buy "deer biscuits" and feed them, but some are aggressive and chase you or bite at your clothes if they think you have the food.

The nicer ones will bow to get the biscuits, and if you bow they bow back...

But if you have trouble with them they get aggressive...

And of course...I had to buy this guy...with the little poo that hangs around back side...lol.

BTW, the fences on the statues are to keep the deer out.