Hiroshima - The City of Peace

Very Emotional
I remember walking through the atomic bomb museum with a lump in my throat, especially at the belongings of those who perished in the blast. Especially when it came to things belonging to children such as a scorched tricycle. The origami cranes of Sadako Sasasi and her friends honouring her dying efforts also hit me very hard. This is one of those places, together with Auswitch, which I think everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime.

Tough visits but a needed perspective
As we isit locations like this we come with pre-conceived notions and a bit of history but we often learn so much in addition to what we thought we knew. Always several sides to these complex issues. This part of the world leads one to contemplation. It is somber I'm sure. When we were in Hell's Gate (Thailand) our guide thanked us for the bombing. He said America saved many thousands of lives of his countrymen. It was odd being thanked for that but it made us think about his perspective. I'm always puzzeled when faced with man's inhumanity to its fellow man. The Tori Gate looks beautiful and we hope to see it some day. Thanks for taking us along.