Friday, February 25, 2005


Where'd the water go? I didn't realize the tide moved that quickly. Posted by Hello

5 story pagoda Posted by Hello

Miyajima is known as one of the three beauty spots in Japan and the title is well deserved. I wonder what the other two are like. Miyajima is also a world cultural landmark. Posted by Hello

...almost there.. Posted by Hello

This is going to be bad. Posted by Hello

Snow? No one said anything about snow. Posted by Hello

Falls on the way up to Mt. Miisen Posted by Hello

Do you have TP for my bungholio!? Posted by Hello

Also, an inference, but I think this is a warrior's shrine. Posted by Hello

Part of the temple mentioned previously Posted by Hello

Gifts for Budha Posted by Hello

You spin these scrolls as you walk down the temple steps. I'm sorry I don't know why. Posted by Hello

The temple viewed here is the center of a certain sect of Budhism, I forget which. Posted by Hello

Ta-ho...? I think pagoda. BTW, the name of the professional baseball team in Hiroshima is "the Carps". Which may sound strange until you understand there is a "Carp Castle" in Hiroshima as well. Posted by Hello

Yes, even on this picturesque island, vending machines abound. At least the prices are reasonable. Posted by Hello

These are prayer paddles. If I understand correctly, prayers are written on the paddles and left in the shrines. Posted by Hello

Are you threatening me? Posted by Hello

The shrine Posted by Hello

Composite III Posted by Hello

Composite II Posted by Hello

Composite Posted by Hello

The five story pagoda Posted by Hello

When entering a budhist shrine, it is customary to wash ones hands. Pick up the ladle and poor the water, first over one hand, then the other. Posted by Hello

Note to visitors Posted by Hello

..more pictures of the gate...there are a lot of these, but the gate is cool Posted by Hello