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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Approaching Miyajima IslandApproaching Miyajima Island
Approaching Miyajima Island

a 10 minute crossing from Hiroshima
Autumn stepsAutumn steps
Autumn steps

Miyajima
Have you done something with your hair today Kirstin!!!Have you done something with your hair today Kirstin!!!
Have you done something with your hair today Kirstin!!!

No it's just a paper eating wild deer on Miyajima island
Star AniseStar Anise
Star Anise

Miyajima
Yet more BLOODY stepsYet more BLOODY steps
Yet more BLOODY steps

The climb to the top of Mount Misen, Miyajima
Spectacular skiesSpectacular skies
Spectacular skies

over Miyajima
Daisho-in TempleDaisho-in Temple
Daisho-in Temple

sitting on the hillside of Miyajima
Red bridgeRed bridge
Red bridge

Most things on Miyajima island are red
The red toriiThe red torii
The red torii

Itsukshima-jinja Miyajima
Dusky toriiDusky torii
Dusky torii

Itsukshima-jinja Miyajima
Okonomiyaki - Japanese pizzaOkonomiyaki - Japanese pizza
Okonomiyaki - Japanese pizza

there are over 800 okonomiyaki restaurants in Hiroshima
Fast foodFast food
Fast food

Hiroshima



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