Another fine breakfast in Japan: yogurt, hot miso, and gigantic toast. They even gave me cereal to make me feel like I was back in Portland.
Index (page 7)
Happy Bag
After our visit to Gokoku Shrine on the old Hiroshima Castle grounds, we set out through downtown. Along the way, we came across the largest bike parking lot I’ve ever seen.
Former Lives
This particular shrine, called Gokoku Jinja, has no specific Kami, but rather commemorates those who perished in the wars of Japan’s past, up to and including the victims of the atomic bombs. A place to honor former lives.
All Things Extraordinary
There’s nothing like a cup of hot miso to get you going in the morning—so light and scrumptious! Also, I have no idea if this is standard in Japan, but the bread slices were mega thick and freakin’ huge.
Omedetai
Wrenched from the blissful throes of slumber by a hideous beeping demon embedded in my phone, we arose, showered, and attempted, doubtless unsuccessfully, not to look like two half-dead zombie creatures moments ago exhumed from the grave.
Between Sky and Sea
***Mt. Misen, Part IV***
With morning light falling fresh, the five of us trudged our weary limbs down the pathways of Mt. Misen.
With morning light falling fresh, the five of us trudged our weary limbs down the pathways of Mt. Misen.