7/31/2013 - Miyajima, Japan
Miyajima is a small island off the coast of Hiroshima. It's a small resort town, but with history and spirituality. We saw its famous torii at low tide. In the spirit of island resorts, we beat the heat with a local beer as we walked along the coast. Despite other tourists, the heat, and aggressive "tame" deer, the walk was pleasant and peaceful.
It is nice to live at a time when Japan and the United States are at peace. Hiroshima, which we visited on the way out of Miyajima, is a reminder that Japan wasn't always the prosperous, healthy friend that it is today. In Hiroshima, we saw people going about their business, probably annoyed by the constant presence of dour tourists. I thought Hiroshima would be depressing, but instead I found the rebuilt city to be inspiring.
Pictured: The torii, viewed from Miyajima.
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