Incessant rain, drizzling all over our perfectly planned day, was the most unexpected blessing of our trip.
Todaiji, usually a swarm of visitors, was actually accessible. And the crowds only thinned as the day progressed. Later, we were able to visit some of Nara's most famous shrines and pray in complete silence.
Definitely what the Buddha-man had in mind when he set out to give the world enlightenment.