Saturday, January 18, 2025 – Photo of the Day – Hiroshima, Japan

Where in the World Are We?

In Hiroshima, Japan

Miyajima Island & Tori Gate

HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Commitment to peace

History buffs will want to write home Hiroshima. Despite being devastated in 1945, this Japanese
city is known to all for its commitment to peace – its ruin on the 6th of August 1945 led to the end of
the war, and today, the Peace Memorial (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a constant reminder of the
destruction that war brings. A walk in the leafy boulevards of Peace Memorial Park brings quiet
contemplation. The Flames of Peace – set in the park’s central feature pond – burn brightly and
will continue to do so until all the nuclear bombs in the world have been destroyed. There are many
other inspiring messages of hope around the city, too; the Children’s Peace Monument just north of
The park is a homage to little Sadako Sasaki, who was just two years old in 1945. When she developed leukemia
in 1956, she believed that she would recover if she folded 1,000 paper cranes – a symbol of longevity and happiness

• Atomic Bomb Dome
• Adachi Museum of Art
• Izumo Taisha Shrine
• Korakuen Garden
• 5 Days Children’s Museum
• HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
  Displays of models, charred fragments of clothing, melted ceramic tiles, lunch boxes, watches, and
  shocking photographs tell Hiroshima’s story of death and destruction. A visit here may be too intense for some (especially children), but to appreciate the horror of the bombing and the hope that made Hiroshima into the city it is today, this museum is highly recommended.

Today’s Excursion – Hiroshima Castle & Garden

We experienced the beauty and tranquillity of an Edo-period castle and Shukkei-en Garden during this panoramic, half-day
sightseeing excursion.
Hiroshima Castle, Central Keep, Museum, Shrine, Ruins, Fortifications, Panoramic City Views
The Hiroshima Castle is an imposing, feudal-era, flatlands fortress built by a powerful Samurai clan in 1589. The castle’s five-story main keep was destroyed by the firestorm following the explosion of the atomic bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima at the end of World War II. Reconstructed in 1958, its central keep is now a museum and houses a shrine, ruins, and a section of defensive fortifications. Your approximately 100-step ascent to the top of the castle is rewarded with panoramic views overlooking the city.

Shukkei-en Garden, Miniature Forests, Valleys & Mountain Landscapes, Garden Paths, Pond
Shukkei-en Garden (Shrunk Scenery Garden). As its name implies, the garden offers uniquely beautiful images of miniature natural formations. The Shukkei-en Garden was built after the Hiroshima Castle and dates back to 1620. The charming miniature forests, valleys, and mountain landscapes are refreshing and peaceful. Upon arrival, take a stroll along winding garden paths surrounded by the central pond.

3:30 Destination Lecture with Evelyn Evans – Beppu

The city is home to over 2,000 springs called Onsen, dramatic landscapes and thermal pools, a blue lake, and black beaches where you can be buried in hot, relaxing black sand while enjoying coastal views. There’s more. Historic castles, lush hillsides, and a stellar selection of parks make this a singular experience.

BEN MILLS RETURNS
PRE-DINNER SHOW! WITH BEN MILLS
AT 6:30 PM
VENETIAN LOUNGE, DECK 5
Ben Mills is back at the piano for another show packed with your favorite classic hits.

Dinner was in Alantide Restaurant

BOOGIE FEVER
TONIGHT’S SHOW
AT 9:15 PM
PANORAMA LOUNGE, DECK 9
Get on your boogie shoes and feel the heat in your feet as you join your Silversea Singers and Dancers with the Silversea Band for some disco fever and explosive dance moves, bound to get your toes tapping and heads bobbing.