Dr. Sturke wrote:  Thursday, October 28 - Leaving on the bullet train today after our meeting with the Japan Forum.  We are taking the train to Hiroshima.  and staying over night there. 

The ride was smooth and fast -- approx. 230 mph.  We arrived in Hiroshima around 8:00 p.m. and had dinner.  Wake up is 6:30 a.m. to start walking around the city.  Taking tons of pictures for all of you ss teachers to share with the students. 

Walking around Hiroshima was a very solemn experience.  Let us bring peace to the world like Sudoko tried to begin the chain with cranes.  Met a group of students who were from an elementary school visiting the site as well.  Lot of students on fieldtrips in the museum. 

Back to Tokyo on the bullet train.  I hope all of you enjoyed your day off.