Our time in Hiroshima has been very low key. We went shopping on Thursday and on Friday we spent the day with some of Stan’s relatives. We had such a nice time – they are so sweet.
FRIDAY
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Cousin’s House |
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Family Shrine |
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Rice field in the neighborhood. |
The evening ended with a nice dinner at a local restaurant and more laughs and conversation.
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Uncle, Aunt, Cousins |
Stan’s relatives met us at the train station to see us off and brought gifts for him. (So sweet!) They invited me to come back soon and, departing from their usual custom of bowing, readily responded to my out-stretched arms with warm hugs when we said goodbye. We then boarded the Bullet Train for a 1-1/2 hour ride to Osaka.
Osaka has a high energy, fun, youthful but sophisticated vibe – not quite the formality of Tokyo. We are staying at the Hilton Osaka. As I write this, I am relaxing in the Executive Lounge and enjoying the view from the 32nd floor. (I love high-rises and big cities. You would never know I was raised on a farm in west Texas!)
Speaking of shopping (we were, weren’t we?) . . .
I took this picture of a window display because I thought it was cool how the mannequins have straight, black hair – like the Japanese women. I also loved these shoes and boots. Notice the cut-outs on the boots? Very chic!
Tomorrow we explore Osaka!
Right now, it’s bed-time for me. Zzzzzz.
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