Saturday morning was our last with our second group of host families. We were ferried by bus to the Hiroshima Airport Hotel to meet the Rotarians from the Hiroshima Airport Rotary Club. As usual there was much laughter on the bus, we are spreading the word that Australians are such happy little vegemites ;)
After another significant lunch we spent the afternoon at the magnificent Japanese Gardens near the Airport. It was a photographers paradise with lots of carp in the ponds, bridges, bonsai style greenery and winding staircases through lush green forest. There was of course an opportunity for more Momiji (Maple Leaf sweet) to be eaten before a small tea ceremony.
Later in the afternoon we were taken to meet the Mayor of Mihara City. It was a very special opportunity seeing as the Mayor and his assistants came into the office on a Saturday to meet with us and explain the details of their city. There was a very interesting DVD screening about Mihara City and all its attractions intertwined with a love story in true Japanese style.
In the evening we attended the Hiroshima Airport Rotary Club meeting and were privileged to hear the Okoto (musical instrument) played by a young woman in accordance with tradition. Another beautiful meal, beer, sake, red wine and lots of photographic opportunities with Kimono clad ladies.
This is a picture of President Kobayakawa with Mumble-san.
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