These are, hands down, the most expensive photos I've ever gotten. Why? You might ask. Well, because it took walking to the bus station, taking a bus from our hotel to the subway, taking the subway to the train, taking the train from Kyoto to Hiroshima.
The train for which we were waiting when I got scolded by this guy for being too far out taking photos of hte bullet train. And we just might have been sold tickets to Hakata, which is an hour past Hiroshima and maybe not even realized it until we were on the train, to the tune of an additional $400. The good news is it's the same direction and we somehow communicated what happened at the Hiroshima station, and got the return trip changed and got the return leg's money back. (Competence is everywhere here, even when you don't share the same language.)
But not over yet, we then took a subway from Hiroshima to Miyajima. And then a ferry from Miyajima to the island. And finally, we made it to the floating torii.
But the great news is, I got it. A million photos of the infamous floating gate from a variety of angles at high tide. (With each snap, Beerman remarked, "Is that the million dollar photo we're matting? Because you know we are blowing this thing up and hanging it. How about that one? Is that the photo we're showing off?")
But, as with all trips, when you're open to it, you also get so much more. Like the chance to light incense to some scary-looking god for Kate.
Having fun eating street food all day long.
Octopus on a stick anyone?
Beerman enjoyed the fresh oysters everywhere.
We got 2 geocaches, and got the chance to take the Dodge Dart traveler we've been carrying for someone on a few extra (5000) miles.
But it was so laid back and enjoyable, I got the chance to take pictures of real life going on. Like this boy that made me laugh out loud.
And the squealing girl trying to get in the water while not getting wet.
And one of my favorite shots to date of this woman, sitting by the sea, cooling off.
It was after this that we visited Hiroshima and the peace memorial and ceremony (yesterday's blog). It was truly an amazing day that I will remember for so many reasons for the rest of my life.
2 comments:
Let's admit it though, that's a really awesome picture of the bullet train!
Wasn't expecting to see shots of everyday people doing everyday things. That really adds to this whole series. Love the shot of the little girl! Her facial expression is just wonderful!
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