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Matsuyama, pop. 300,000, is the capital of Ehime Prefecture and is probably most noted for Dogo Hot Springs (foreground). The hotel at which we stayed is pictured at the far left. |
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Our lodging was ryokan style which included wonderful public baths (inside and rooftop), futon sleeping arrangements and a fine Japanese style breakfast the next morning. |
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The hotel Chaharu supplied us with these after-bath yukata(cotton kimono) and Haori, to wear over the yukata and complete the "Ryokan Look." |
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The next morning we took the ferry across the Inland sea to Hiroshima port. |
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A charter bus took us to the Peace Park where we were both privileged to visit the site of ground zero of the A-bomb attack. |
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Ringing the Peace Bell was a humbling experience. |
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This is the Children's Peace Monument where all the 1000 paper cranes are sent. |
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We pause before entering the interpretive center with the artifacts and remembrances of the explosion. |
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