Around the World I

Day 15 - Fri 25 Apr 2003

Well, this is the halfway point (time wise) on this trip, up early as seems to be the norm. The weather has broken - it's either raining, or has just stopped (it's hard to see from the train). Just as I write the train is stopping at Hiroshima - it looks very wet, you can't see the tops of the skyscrapers. This is the first rain I've seen since Vancouver. So, my first day in Japan was glorious, and I even managed to burn my nose. The next was so smoggy I couldn't see Fuji. The next seems to promise rain.

The train supplies slippers and a gown - I look soooo good! We're right on the coast now, but it's so misty you can't see a great deal - a shame, as there must be some great views to be had. Well it's now 10am, and I'm still on the train - it looks like everyone else has got off. Had a small chat with a Japanese lady, I said it was hot in the carriage (in sign language) and next time the conductor came through she said something to him - and now the air con is on!

Got an Ekiben from the trolley lady - had the sushi and rice, but left most of the rest of the stuff. 10:45 they have just split the train - I guess one bit goes to Kagoshima, and this bit goes to Nagasaki.

My Nagasaki Ryokan

Right - off the train, found the tourist information, got some Yen from a cash machine at the post office, got my accommodation sorted out in a Ryokan. Headed out to see the A-bomb museum. Smaller than the one in Hiroshima, but a similar style. Raining cats and dogs by the time I get out - headed downtown to get something to eat, and brought a cake (I think!), some water, crisps and chocolate from the 100Yen Store.

I plan to be on the 06:30 train to Kagoshima tomorrow morning - Nagasaki doesn't seem to have the same sort of feel to it as Hiroshima. My Ryokan is perfect for the train station and the tram route, but the lady spoke no English.

All in all a successful trip to Nagasaki - oh - and it was a cake, and it was yummy!

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