Emilie's out jogging this morning, so I took the opportunity to sneak over to the manga / internet cafe. They're great, and I'm lazy! You get your own little cubicle with a PC, free drinks, and sometimes free ice cream. If you happen to be in Hiroshima, don't bother with Media Cafe Popeye, its all about Chai Garden. If you're really a budget traveler, you can sleep here as well (there are showers).
Anyways, the city has been interesting. We were able to meet up with Joe and Netsue our first night, and they were very gracious hosts. Netsue was kind enough to do all the ordering at dinner. The second night, Sunday, we tried okonomiyaki for dinner, Hiroshima style. According to Netsue, and I'm probably forgetting some details, okonomiyaki roughly translates to "all of your favorites cooked together." The dinner itself was good, you can even get mochi embedded in yours, but I spent the next day somewhat sick. I guess that gives a somewhat negative outlook for how my stomach will handle India...
Sunday afternoon was a rainy day which was fitting as we visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, located right where the atomic bomb was dropped. It was a very difficult place to visit. The Atomic Bomb Dome, Children's Peace Monument, and the Cenotaph were all moving experiences. The Peace Flame may have been the most saddening. We went back briefly on Monday to enjoy the sunshine. It was nice to see lots of children enjoying the park and just having fun compared to the dreariness of a rainy day. The museum was interesting as well especially as it pointed out how little we learn in American schools about what actually happened leading up to the bombing, good and bad.
I think I will miss Hiroshima. It's got all the good qualities of the big Japan cities with a little less hustle and bustle. Regardless, we're off to Beijing this afternoon!
Pictures from Hiroshima.
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