Miyajima

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Today Lisa, Stacey and I took a trip to Miyajima....one of the three most scenic spots in all of Japan apparently. Unfortunately, my photos don't do this place any justice. We picked probably one of the busiest and hottest days to go...there was the summer's end firework display at night, which attractive thousands of people. The sun was burning hot as well....so we spent most of the day trying to find water and shade. Luckily it's not that far away, so I can return sometime soon.

We met a bunch of other JETs there....gaijins stick together! Our group doubled with Casey, Jeff and Alexis.

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Photos

Grabbing some shade
Lisa, Jeff and Casey

attack of the free roaming deer
There are tons of deer in Miyajima. They are completely tame, and don't think twice about approaching you, to see if you have anything for them. One tried to eat my apple right out of my hand, and another tasted my hair!

Stacey and Hiro
Hiro is my new teddy bear that I bought for $1. I decided I needed someone to talk to when I am feeling lonely...

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Questions
Never heard of the floating torii...what's the story? And steps to temple...is that Budhist (sp?)?