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We got the train from Okayama to Hiroshima and arrived to the flower festival. The streets were buzzing with processions, stalls and thousands of people. It was a beautiful sunny day and the atmosphere was amazing. After negotiating our way through the crowds with our packs it was great to dump our bags at the hotel and get back out. The hotel is great with a view to the peace memorial park (see video). The festival was great lots of local groups dressed up and dancing (at one point we were handed wooden click clacky things to join in the routine). We also wandered further into the park which leads past the cenotaph, containing the names of all of those who died, the flame of peace, and the children's peace monument to the A-bomb Dome. Whilst you cannot help but be moved this city is vibrant and full of life.
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Ags Glad you're having such a good time. Your trip is amazing - we're all following your progress. Have fun!