Nagasaki always means the Atomic Bomb when you hear it, so of course we went to the bomb site, the museum and the Peace Park. Certainly some graphic images in the museum and I guess the truth lies between the story we read there, what our history books tell us and our own gut feelings.

Japanese immigration was painfully slow and very exacting.  Temperature checked, fingerprints and photo taken.  A bit of overkill for a few hours!

The visit to Busan, Korea,  meant another temple visit, but this time our guide was a catholic and didn’t push any religion.  (She said her mother and father loved each other too much and she was one of eleven! What a nice way to say it.)

Wouldn’t happen in China with the one child policy.

More markets to visit – enough Buddhas and markets to last for a while I think.

Took some photos and have a few fund raising activities in mind for Lions.

Two days of heavy sea fog, one at sea and one in Beijing.  Latter threatened our tip to the Great Wall.  Took a detour and 4 ¼  hours to get there.  Other buses managed it in 2 ½ hours.  Trust us to pick a slow bus in China (not a boat!)

Washrooms leave a little to desired, but getting better at squatting!!  Trick is to have short pants and tissues handy.

Last stop in China was Dalian.  Attended a senior cits show (ages 58 – 78).  This was quite spectacular.  Dalian is a nice city with only 6 million people.  Not sure about purchasing some of the items seen in the market.  Think I will draw the line at chrysallids, duck’s heads, necks and feet.

Weather continues to be very pleasant but have been asuured this will change.