Chocked Up–  April 5, 2025 

  • Location: Hiroshima Day 3
  • Walk:  Hiroshima
  • Weather:  50-60°/ mixed clouds and sun, wind 10-15 mph 

A dozen temples are situated on Mt Futaba overlooking Hiroshima. At one, a woman invited me inside. As a rule NO ONE goes inside a temple. She lit candles and incense. She invited me to sprinkle aromatic pellets in the incense container (Fortunately Namiyo and Saburo taught me this procedure). Upon leaving she gave me a small model of the Peace Pagoda. I got choked up from this emotional moment. 

She invited me inside.
Her smile is radiant. What will be my Peace Pagoda gift is silver and sits on the top shelf.
Happy me.
Wishing me farewell as I continue up the mountain.

2 thoughts on “Chocked Up–  April 5, 2025 ”

  1. Dear Linda,
    You are such an ambassador for our country, thank you for representing all of us.
    Sincerely,
    Bill

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