The Power of Life over Destruction


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November 18th 2008
Published: November 18th 2008
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"Not everything you do is going to be fun" were the words of a Dutch lady in the hostel before we headed to Nagasaki Peace Park and we knew that, we just hadn't put it into words, it's hard knowing you are going somewhere that will upset you. Visiting Nagasaki and Hiroshima has been extremely moving and thought provoking; the foremost thought being how was this ever allowed to happen and a hope f... Read Full Entry



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Yes it's us again!Yes it's us again!
Yes it's us again!

Over looking Nagasaki harbour
Fly fishing by R.P.SmithFly fishing by R.P.Smith
Fly fishing by R.P.Smith

Glover gardens in Nagasaki
Glover GardensGlover Gardens
Glover Gardens

Thomas Glovers House Nagasaki
Madam ButterflyMadam Butterfly
Madam Butterfly

the story is set in Nagasaki
The real Madam ButterflyThe real Madam Butterfly
The real Madam Butterfly

a chance sighting in Glover Gardens as she settles on Puccini's statue, Nagasaki
Gold DragonGold Dragon
Gold Dragon

Used in the Dragon dance festival in Nagasaki
Faster than a speeding bulletFaster than a speeding bullet
Faster than a speeding bullet

Our carriage awaits, with top speed of 285km, an average speed of 234km it doesn't wait for long
Not easy taking a photoNot easy taking a photo
Not easy taking a photo

when the world flashes by on the bullet.
Still Smiling at 280kmhStill Smiling at 280kmh
Still Smiling at 280kmh

Nagasaki to Hiroshima
Blue sky, red, yellow & green leavesBlue sky, red, yellow & green leaves
Blue sky, red, yellow & green leaves

that's the only excuse we need to take a picture
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle

Rebuilt after 1945.
Steam TrainSteam Train
Steam Train

Hiroshima
ReflectionReflection
Reflection

Shukkei-en Hiroshima
Beautiful strolling gardensBeautiful strolling gardens
Beautiful strolling gardens

you can't help but walk slowly round. Shukkei-en Hiroshima
Full moon bridgeFull moon bridge
Full moon bridge

Shukkei-en Hiroshima
Vivid green treeVivid green tree
Vivid green tree

Shukkei-en Hiroshima



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