Hiroshima & Miyajima

The next day, Oct. 4, was my birthday, which I spent in the city of Hiroshima. On Oct. 5, we went to Miyajima, a sacred island near Hiroshima. Only 1,800 people live on the island, along with 600 deer and anything related to death or blood is not permitted.

My birthday: beer and ramen

My birthday: beer and ramen

On the way to Miyajima

On the way to Miyajima

Tori Gate at Miyajima Arrival

Tori Gate at Miyajima Arrival

This looks more fun than the our ship

This looks more fun than the our ship

One of 600 or so tame deer

One of 600 or so tame deer

One of the reasons people come to the island

One of the reasons people come to the island

Bridge and lantern

Bridge and lantern

Shinto or Buddhist? I wasn't sure

Shinto or Buddhist? I wasn't sure

The tori gate from the shore

The tori gate from the shore

A farewell meal

A farewell meal

A farewell beverage at an Irish pub

A farewell beverage at an Irish pub

Heading home

Heading home

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