Yesterday we got up bright and early to explore Hiroshima, with our main activity being the Peace Park and Museum, along with the memorials surrounding it (including the "A-Bomb" dome). I won't say anything more about it, except that I'll never understand why anyone would use those weapons.
This morning Wasabi is also looking over the park and contemplating.
Last night we also had our first Okonomiyaki experience in Japan. Traditionally this is a savory pancake filled with cabbage, and whatever other random ingredients one wants to add. Specifically, we had Hiroshima-yaki, a version involving noodles as the main starchy ingredient and is a specialty of the area.
Afterwards, we forced ourselves to stay up, by exploring local watering holes, in the process consuming Suntory whiskey (modeled hear by G and L, with G actually drinking yamazaki)...
followed by... FROZEN KIRIN!!!!
As you can see in Rachel's expert pose, the foam on top is rather perfectly sculpted - the delicious and frosty result of pouring the beer first and then adding frozen foam on top (Attn: Jason...) (dispensed from a soft-serve ice cream style machine). The snacks they serve also looked delicious...
Today we are off to Miyajima, an island near Hiroshima, for more Shrine action and other historic points of interest, plus oysters and rice. There is a distinct possibility of low-grade hiking down from the top of the mountain on the island. But don't fear, dear readers, we will be on strict wasp-guard-patrol today. (Rachel is recovering well from her sting from earlier in the week, by the way...)
And now for a few random photos...
Rachel's Omu-rice, with beef sauce on top - it sounds strange at first but is kinda awesome.
Evidence of our first karaoke practice session - this was Rachel's k-pop selection.
Finally, Wasabi again, who was dutifully examining the travel weather on Wednesday as we were packing up. Such a good travel tomodachi.
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