Monday, June 18, 2018

Final day in Hiroshima

We work up to a 6.0 earthquake centered near Kobe, noted that the Bullet Trains were down and the rainy season had officially begun, so we headed to the Itsukushima Shinto Shrine and Oh-torii Gate. It actually - and quite impressively - floats on the water without any attachments or pylons.

Probably one of the most scenic spots in all of Japan and a miracle to behold.

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Steps and stairs

Stracciatella (chocolate chip gelato) is easily burned off one step at a time.

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