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Volume 45 Issue No. 2

Lions Club of Rochedale Springwood Inc. THE ROARING POST August 2016

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THE ROARING POST

The Newsletter of the Lions Club of Rochedale Springwood Inc. -

August Edition 2016

President Trevor’s Comments

Well the 45th board has been sworn in and thank you to Peter Ho for his help and attending this function I found it very interesting listening to him speak about Lions and his beliefs in this organisation. ‘Scotland in the Park’ was a great event and thank you to all who attended and helped out. It was a long day and from the results it was worth the effort but surprise, surprise there are more BBQ'S coming up. We have a fifth Tuesday this month so please let Greg know if you can attend by the board meeting and we have the 1st Vice District Governor, Lion Ann Reed, attending our club on the 9 August. On that night, Banjo’s initial trainer will be visiting also. I am looking forward to hearing his report on Banjo’s progress . From all reports Banjo has settled right in with Peter and is moving forward with his training thanks to help from members. Our Zone Chairman, PDG Lion Lorraine, advised that her official visit will be on the 8 November.. Other events are Daffodil Day and Book sale and a lot more - check the calendar in this newsletter. As a new start to the committee please don't hesitate to contact us with any matter regrading the club in a mature and respectful manner. Remember, we are there to help each other and our community. We are ever mindful of procedures regarding our Insurance responsibilities re Club Projects, so please, always sign on and sign off when attending any club activity. . I heard that Lion Greg was rather excited to get a Birthday email from the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. I wonder who could have sent that one. Look forward to the rest of the year: it is going to be a busy one, so get ready Thanks to all our members for your continuous work - be it big or small - in running our club. It all helps and I hope you don't think it goes unnoticed

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One person can speak but together we ROAR. Thank you,

Lion Trevor Collins Club President 2016-2017



Official Club Visit 1st VDG Anne Reed

Each year our club is visited by a member of the District Governor’s Team. This year Lion Ann Reed – the 1st Vice District Governor – will visit our Club on Tuesday 9 August 2016.

Logan Loves Seniors Day

LOGAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 170 Wembly Rd Logan Central.

Tuesday 16 August Gala Entertainment featuring Rhonda Burchmore’s Up Close and Personal Show 9.30am -11.00am and 1.00pm-2.30pm FREE SENIORS EXPO Activities & information stalls from 9.00am to 1.oopm $7.50 Tickets on sale FREE tea & coffee Lunch available for purchase.

Logan Central Libraries Book Sale

Our turn is on 20 August. Lion Lorraine to organize. ROSTER: Lorraine & Maree

AGM (Annual General Meeting)– Lions Dinner Meeting Tuesday 13 September 2016

2nd Cabinet Meeting (Hosted by Redlands Lions Club) Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September 2016 Tingalpa Air Show Stanton St WEST Tingalpa

From GatewayMotorway-

Take Wynnum Rd exit – left into Wynnum Rd THEN 1st

left into Stanton St WEST

on Sunday 25 September 2016 What a blast! Huge preparations – wonderful support from family & friends. We will again run the BBQ for the Model Air Show at Tingalpa with the proceeds going to our Club

District Convention 7 - 9 October KINGSCLIFF Lions, Task for this month…... FILL IN the Registration Form for our October District Convention at KINGSCLIFF 7

. DOWNLOAD: (See last month’s District

Newsletter) http://www.lionsclubmember.com/District-201Q1/201Q1-16-Convention-Rego-Form.pdf.zip

SAUSAGE SIZZLES: @ AutObarn

27 August: 17 September: 29 October: 26 November: and 17 December

CHRISTMAS TRAILER RAFFLE . . .to commence in October ZONE CHAIRMAN’S OFFICIAL CLUB VISIT

Our Zone Chairman also makes an official visit – at least once – this year our Zone Chairman (Lion Lorraine McKenzie) will make her official visit on 9 November

INTERNET LOUNGE at Trinder Park

One of our club’s ongoing projects is the support of an Internet lounge at the Trinder Park Retirement village. For ten years we are still providing six hours a week of support, over two days a week, all that time by Lion Chris Richardson and Lion Harold Mitcham.



NOTE: Sausage Sizzle on 30th July : Peter Massey, Nick Hegerty + Greg & Harold .

SAUSAGE SIZZLE at Bunnings, Underwoodt

Monday 8th August

Logan Show Holiday

STOCK: 23 loaves of bread, 35 kg BBQ Sausages 17.5kg onions (sliced) + Cans of Soft Drink - ice CASH FLOAT: Will need a $200 float BUNNINGS BBQ SET-UP and PACK_UP : Chris ATKIN (7.30am) WORK ROSTER: 8.00 – 12.00am : Peter & Frankie Little (Set-up only), Josie , Greg & Maureen Nothling, David Langham (10am) 12.00 – 4.00pm : John Winter, Mike & Carmel Burgess, David Langham NOTE: Monday 8th August It’s our Ekka Day at Underwood and Bunnings would like a Community Group there selling sausages! BUNNINGS will be out front too doing popcorn and fairyfloss, some showbags, games and a jumping castle in the carpark. (BUNNINGS limit 4 volunteers inside the BBQ area)

REMEMBER – it is ESSENTIAL all Lions & volunteers sign in at all projects.

SAUSAGE SIZZLE at AutObarn Moss St Saturday 27th August

STOCK: 8 loaves of bread, 15 kg BBQ Sausages 8kg onions (sliced) + Cans of Soft Drink - ice CASH FLOAT: Will need a $100 float TRAILER PICK-UP and RETURN: Pick up on Saturday morning at 7.00am Lion Mike Return Trailer to Mike’s 2.30pm Lion Mike WORK ROSTER: 7.00 – 11.00am : Michael, Rodney, Greg 11.00 – 2.00pm : Michael, Rodney,

Wednesday 10 August at AutObarn

STOP PRESS On Saturday at the Sizzle, we were asked to run a SPECIAL Sizzle on Wednesday 10 August at AutObarn CHECK our photo on

AutObarn’s Facebook.

Mike Burgess and David Langham have already volunteered. Anyone else available to assist on the day of the Brisbane EKKA please contact Lion Mike.

CLUB WEBSITE: Don’t forget to take a look at our own website on a regular basis. Here you will find our Roaring Post, current and past issues, along with our work rosters. Rochedale Springwood Lions Club

www.rochedalespringwood.qld.lions.org.au

This Website and Facebook is maintained by Lion Chris Richardson. Lion Chris also maintains the District Website.



District 201Q1 - LEO OF THE YEAR QUEST 2016

Sunday 14 August at Merrimac Waters State High School. The aim of the Leo of the Year Quest is to develop and encourage qualities of Leadership, Experience and Opportunity within candidates who will be fine ambassadors of the Leos of Australia and PNG, both within these countries and overseas. Lion Greg is on the Judging Panel.

Children of Courage Awards

Lions Members are invited to donate items for the

Afternoon Tea

Saturday 10 September 1.00pm Afternoon Tea @ the Community Hall 129 Dennis Rd Springwood at YURANA All Club Members are invited to support this Club Function as are the Residents of the Yurana Independent Living Units.

CLUB BOARD MEMBERS 2016-2017

President:: Trevor Collins Immediate Past President: Trevor Collins Treasurer: David McKenzie Secretary: Chris Richardson Vice Presidents: Lance Roberts, Maree Ramsay, Nick Hegerty. Membership/PRO: Michael Burgess Tail twister: Michael Burgess Directors: Lorraine McKenzie, David Raven Tail Twister: Mike Burgess Bulletin Editor: Greg Nothling Safety Officer: Michael Burgess

Christmas Trailer Raffle 2016

Plans are now under way to purchase and stock the trailer ready for our annual fundraiser in the period from late October up to Christmas. Lion Nick is currently organising venues. Members can help stocking the trailer by using their influence seeking donations from their various contacts.

CLUB SOCIAL : Lion Trevor has organised an excursion with a mystery destination. All we have to do is to decide on a suitable date.

Remember our BOARD MEETINGS – 4th Tuesday each month at the Moss St International Hotel



CITENSHIP CEREMONY

Yes, we are ready to go again in 2017.

Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony: Once again we plan to host this rather prestigious function at the Community Centre at Trinder Park Rest Home 10 Laurel Street Woodridge.

This is an air conditioned hall with all the facilities that we require. We will invite the Southern Cross Singers again. Club members will provide the support for the function from car park attendants, registration, guides, to kitchen duties We will cater for approx. 200 people- club

members usually donate sandwiches and

similar food for the morning tea.

FACT or FICTION Bats are Blind: Fiction: Not only can bats see, but they also use echolocation. That’s why they’re so awesome! We Have Only 5 Senses: Fiction: Many scientists insist on 21, including balance, pain, movement, hunger, thirst etc.

PHOTO: Father and son together on the 'top of the Rock' in New York City

We are all pleased to hear that Lion Chris is really enjoying his excursion and we hope that he returns to us in the best of health. We have saved a couple of projects for him to make him feel at home upon his return. At this month’s Board Meeting we discussed the appeal made by young Samuel Thorne’s parents and recommended that Lion Lance determine items of need that could be purchased. We could then follow up with an application for a grant from our Australian Lions Foundation. Now that Lion Peter has his new Hearing Dog, Banjo, we would like to recognise LHD Sandy’s Contribution to our Club and Lion Peter with a memorial plaque to be installed at Lions Haven Memorial Wall. Lion David McKenzie reported net proceeds of $1800 from our efforts at the BBQ in Scotland in the Park.

The Board expressed its appreciation with members and volunteers efforts with several recent projects – Fence required for the Hearing Dog, Banjo’s Training Sessions, Mission Possible, Rescue Mission for Children (Thailand Visit ), LECNA Book & T-shirt sales, Scotland in the Park BBQ, AutObarn BBQs. We were advised that our RED Trailer, for Christmas Raffle, can be purchased – same price as last year’s - $1600. The Zone 8 Chairman is Lion Lorraine McKenzie : Clubs in Zone 8 are Rochedale-Springwood, Logan City Marsden, Logan Village, Logan South East, Logan West, and Woodridge Kingston.



LHD Banjo – Training TRAINING OF LHD- BANJO. Under Peter’s guidance continues – three sessions per week. Can you assist? Lion Greg maintains the ROSTER. Banjo’s Trainer, Darren

Coldwell, will be visiting us on 9th Aug. to check on progress and to offer any advice as needed.

SOUND 1st Leg – Banjo gets up and goes to the source of the sound. 2nd Leg – Banjo locates Peter and physically touches Peter (crucial Banjo does this every time)

3rd

Leg – Then Banjo leads Peter directly to sound source –sits & looks in direction of sound. Peter must FOLLOW Banjo to the sound. Banjo is making good progress and has top scored to

several sounds – especially Smoke Alarm.

JULY DATE FUNCTION ROSTER Thursday 28 JULY – 9.00am Training Session - BANJO Andrew & Harold

Friday 29 JULY – 2.30pm Training Session - BANJO Lance & Anne

AUGUST

DATE FUNCTION ROSTER Tuesday 2 August – 9.00am Training Session - BANJO Harold & Anne

Thursday 4 August – 9.00am Training Session - BANJO Andrew & McKenzies

Friday 5 August - 4.30pm Training Session - BANJO Greg & Harold (or Anne)

8th or 9th August – Training Session - BANJO Working with Darren Coldwell

Thursday 11 August – ?pm Training Session - BANJO Lance

Friday 12 August - 4.30pm Training Session - BANJO Greg & Maureen

Monday 15 August – 4.30pm Training Session - BANJO Greg & Maureen

Thursday 18 August – 9.00am Training Session - BANJO Andrew

Friday19 August - Training Session - BANJO ?


Thursday 25 August – 9.00am Training Session - BANJO Lorraine & David

Friday 26 August – 9.00am Training Session - BANJO Lance


Wednesday 31 August – ?pm Training Session - BANJO Lance

Training Session - BANJO ?

Daffodil Day –Sales All volunteers to wear their Lions shirts and badges for their roster.

Thursday 25 August – Underwood (1) 08:30 am - 12:20 pm and (2) 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm

Andrew,Maureen, Peter & Banjo

Friday 26 August – Underwood (1) 08:30 am - 12:20 pm and (2) 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm

Maureen, Lorraine ………., ………..

Saturday 27 August – Underwood (1) 08:30 am - 12:20 pm and (2) 12:30 pm - 04:30 pm

Maureen, …………. Andrew, ………….

Sausage Sizzle @ AutObarn Saturday 30 JULY -7.00am – 2.00pm BBQ @ AutObarn Michael, Nick Greg, Peter, Harold

Wednesday 10 August 7.00am - ? BBQ @ AutObarn Michael, David Langham, …….?

Saturday 13August -7.00am – 2.00pm BBQ @ AutObarn Michael, Rodney, Greg

Saturday 27 August -7.00am – 2.00pm BBQ @ AutObarn Michael, Rodney, Greg

Sausage Sizzle @ BUNNINGS Monday 8 August -8.00am – 4.00pm BBQ @ BUNNINGS Refer to Page 3



SCOTLAND IN THE PARK - 10 July 2016 – Report Greenbank Recreational Reserve 720 Middle Road GREENBANK Hi fellow Lions and supporters. Our Club Members did a great job at Scotland in the Park last Sunday. So too did Lions’ partners, family members and friends who worked alongside the Lions. Thank you for your efforts. Some of you stayed for the full exhausting day. Some of you who had other commitments during the day, still came to the BBQ and stayed for as long as you could (probably longer than you should have) to ensure everything went smoothly.

The current estimate is that we grossed $2500, costs recorded to date are around $700, which means our profit will be $1800 or close to it.

Thank you Lions Trevor, Lorraine, David McKenzie, Lance, Harold, Maree, Greg, Michael, Peter Massey and Rodney.

I also wish to give a great big THANK YOU to family and friends, Carmel Burgess, Judy Roberts, Gayle Reardon, Maureen Nothling, Brooke Collins, Codey Collins, Noel McKay and Deb McKay. You guys were fantastic and all contributed wherever we needed you. It was also good to have Lions Hearing Dog Banjo with us, as it gave us a chance to introduce ourselves. Banjo remained calm and cool in spite of the noise and crowds.

I want to give special thanks to Michael and Carmel Burgess for ordering and buying supplies, and packing Michael’s Truck with vital equipment. Thanks Trevor for bringing a truckload of equipment. Thanks Greg and Maureen for collecting buns and bread from ALDI, and ensuring we got the right amount when ALDI misunderstood the order (they thought a ‘dozen’ buns meant a ‘bag’ of much fewer buns). Thanks Gayle for bringing sweet and yummy refreshments for the workers (and anyone else who did so. I don’t remember who brought what).

Again, Michael’s estimates of supplies were pretty good. He is some sort of human computer. He knew we would need less than we had last year, and he was right. Our 300 burgers were enough to supply nearly all customers up to the end of lunch time. We did not sell all 600 sausages, but the frozen packs are available to use at Autobarn sausage sizzles. We did not run out of popular soft drinks, so have some left over, again for use at Autobarn.

I suppose you will all want to do it again next year, just to hear the drone of the pipes. Nick Hegerty

Club VP Fundraising



Lions Club of Rochedale Springwood Inc. www.rochedalespringwood.qld.lions.org.au

August 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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2 3 4 5 6

7 8 Logan City

Show Holiday BUNNINGS

BBQ

9 Lions Dinner

Meeting – Guest Speaker 1st VDG Ann Reed

10 Royal Queensland

Show (EKKA)

BBQ AutObarn

11 12 13 AutObarn

BBQ

14 District Leo

of the Year @ Merrimac SHS

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16 17 18 19 20 Logan

Central Libraries Book Sale

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22 23 Lions Board

Meeting 24 25 Daffodil

Day stand @ Underwood Marketplace

26 Daffodil Day

stand @ Underwood Marketplace

27 BBQ AutObarn Daffodil Day stand @ Underwood Marketplace

28 29 30 Social

event (5th Tuesday) Sunnybank Rugby Club

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ANNIVERSARIES: 8th : Greg & Maureen Nothling

BIRTHDAYS : 1st : Peter Massey 12th : David Raven 23rd : Carmel Burgess

Important Information:

• 9 August : Official Club Visit from the DG Team – 1st VDG Ann Reed plus Banjo’s personal trainer, Darren Coldwell.

Australia's 2016 Census – 9 August 2016 Australia’s 17th national Census of Population and Housing - it’s

our moment to pause and make a difference.

• The Royal National Agricultural (RNA) Show Day (Brisbane only) is held on the Wednesday during the RNA Show period. The RNA Show commences on the first Friday in August, unless the first Friday is prior to 5 August, then it commences on the second Friday of August.

• Once again we are manning the Cancer Council Daffodil Day sales at Underwood Marketplace shopping centre. WE NEED two people on roster each shift (Two shifts each day)

NOTE: All product plus table and chairs provided by the Cancer Council, so all we have to do is sell and take the money – really easy

• The Children of Courage Award Ceremony will be hosted by the Lions Club of Rochedale Springwood on Saturday 10 September at the Community Hall YURANA - 129 Dennis Rd, Springwood QLD 4127. @ 1.00pm Afternoon Tea will be provided.



CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2017 is a very special year, being the centenary of the establishment of Lions Clubs International (LCI). At the International Convention at Toronto Canada on 8 July 2014, LCI President Joe Preston announced a new global initiative to serve 100 million people by 2017. The Centennial Service Challenge is a humanitarian initiative that bring Lions Clubs around the world together in service to celebrate the association’s 100th anniversary in 2017. The program is later extended to 30 June 2018. There are four Centennial Service Challenge Campaigns, namely: 1 Engaging our Youth Support youth in your community, or inspire the next generation of volunteer by inviting Leos and other local youth to serve on a project with you. 2 Sharing the Vision Prevent future cases of unnecessary blindness through vision screenings and educational events. Give the gift of sight through projects that benefit those who are blind or living with low vision. 3 Relieving the Hunger Improve access to health food for vulnerable populations in your community. 4 Protecting our Environment Protect and improve the environment to make your community a healthier place to live for everyone. Visit the Lions100 website at www.lions100.lionsclubs.org to learn more about the Centennial Service Challenge Campaigns. WHERE THERE’S A NEED THERE’S A LION. PDG Peter Ho – Centennial Coordinator 2016-17 [email protected]

Our Club is recording our contribution to Rescue Mission for Children –Thailand

NEWS FROM THE MISSION - 2016 Last month, we enjoyed a most exciting adventure to Khun Korn waterfall, about one hour’s drive from the Mission. Lunch was prepared in the morning, and after our Sunday fellowship, we loaded up the vehicles and drove through beautiful scenery before arriving at the Park. As soon as we stopped, the children ran to the natural rock pools, splashing around, and rock hopping, slipping, sliding and yelling with

excitement! After a quick picnic lunch, we all began to walk up the steep slope to get to the actual waterfall. Tramping about two kilometres through the most beautiful lush tropical rainforest, it was worth the huff and puff that we all went through, to experience the invigorating fresh air and very fresh cool water! The waterfall was spectacular! To see all the children splashing, rock climbing and having the time of their lives, made all the effort to get there worthwhile! (More news on Page 11)



The Lions Children of Courage AwardsChildren of Courage AwardsChildren of Courage AwardsChildren of Courage Awards are now

established as an important and extremely worthwhile project of Lions International in Australia. The program was introduced in 1983 by District Governor Joe Mason to provide an awards program through which Lions Clubs in Australia could recognise a very special group of young Australians and their families. At the time there were many awards that recognised the achievements of young people but children with “special needs” were not catered for. Since its modest beginnings, the Lions Children of Courage Awards has grown to be one of the most important events in the Lions calendar. There are four (4) categories for which a child may be nominated and they are…

o Special needs…Children with special need i.e. sight, hearing, speech impaired, wheelchair

bound or long periods of hospitalization or medical treatments.

o Courageous act or deed…Showing great concern for others, aided at an accident,

instrumental in the preservation of life or property. This category may also include children

who have undergone lifesaving operations, undergone daily medical treatments i.e. diabetes,

or care for parents with a disability.

o Inspiring sporting achievement…Children who have overcome great personal

hardship/disadvantages to achieve a high degree of sporting prowess either as an individual or

team, member.

o Sibling recognition… siblings who actively participate in the daily care for their brother or

sister who have either a physical or intellectual disability. All children just want to be accepted by others regardless of any special needs they may have. These awards will portray them as children who have successfully overcome additional barriers, which face them in this world. As each child is called forward for the presentation, a short summary of the reasons for the presentation and eligibility for the award is read out. The recipient of the award then receives a medallion and a certificate. Nominations are restricted to children between the ages of five (5) and fifteen (15) years at close of nominations. This Award Ceremony will be hosted by the Lions Club of Rochedale Springwood on Saturday 10 September at the Community Hall YURANA - 129 Dennis Rd, Springwood QLD 4127. @ 1.00pm Afternoon Tea will be provided.



RESCUE MISSION FOR CHILDREN SAFETY FIRST - Following the tragic fire that sadly killed 17 girls at Wiang Pa Pao in Northern Thailand, the local Regional School Directors inspected all children’s’ homes and boarding schools throughout the Chiang Rai Region. This was the first line of defence against a reoccurrence of such a tragic incidence. Rescue Mission for Children has had visits from the Police and Senior Local Authorities from Mae Suai and have been advised to expect more inspections in the future. Initial comments from the Regional School Directors were very good and so rewarding for the hard work done so far. Rescue Mission for Children has since deployed a proactive approach for the safety of the children, in its immediate response to installing fire extinguishers and smoke alarms in each dormitory and the kitchen. The Site Manager at Rescue Mission for Children has also taken the initiative to develop and implement a Safety Plan. Fire Safety signage is now being installed onsite along with a fire alarm system and fire drills for our children will commence in the next few days. All at Rescue Mission for Children are grateful for the financial support and input they have received from the Management Committee in Australia and importantly the Regional School Directors and other inspectors. They have all been happy with Rescue Mission for Children’s response, as well as the risk management measures that have been taken.

Trip to Lions Clubs International Convention in Fukuoka,

Japan by PCC Lion David McKenzie AM Lorraine and I were most fortunate this year to be able to attend the 99th Lions Club International Convention in Fukuoka, Japan from 24 to 28 June 2016. This was certainly not in our travel plans but I received a letter from the International President appointing me as a member of the Credentials Committee for the Convention. This was quite an honour and so we immediately began making arrangements to travel to Japan. I had accepted this position at three previous Conventions so was familiar with the requirements of the position. Each Lion who comes to the Convention and has been appointed a delegate by their Club needs to be certified as a voting delegate. This is the role of the certification area. This is manned by some 30 staff and my role was, along with a number of others, was a supervisory one. We worked one full day and then two half days and over that period certified some 4200 delegates. On the last day these delegates then come to vote, beginning at 7.30 a.m and the credentials role is to issue ballot papers to those who have been properly certified previously. This includes right up to the International President. This takes some three hours with the busiest period in the first 90 minutes. I had not done the role for some years and it was great to catch up with a number of people who I knew previously. One of whom has become a good friend and is from Budapest. When Lorraine and I went on the river cruise a couple of years back we stayed an extra night at the end in Budapest and caught up with him in his home town. He was again in Fukuoka. Fukuoka is a city on the southern Island of Kyushu and some distance from where the earthquake and floods were recently. The Convention had some 30,000 registrations with a very large Japanese group due to having the International President. I am told it took some 45 minutes for the Japanese group to pass by in the parade. An International Convention has a registration/certification day, then a parade day followed by three business half days, called plenary sessions. The president gives a report just like a Club President, there is a flag ceremony, a remembrance ceremony. The Lions Clubs International Foundation Chair



gives an annual report which this year was based on a Star Wars theme. On the last day the new President is sworn in and then he swears in the 750 new District Governors for the upcoming year. Also there is a Humanitarian Award of $250,000 given and this year went to Doctors without Borders. Obviously there is some great entertainment and a special International Show one evening. We attended the Down-under Breakfast organised by New Zealand and a joint Down-under Reception where a large number of Past Presidents spoke to us. Following the Convention we caught the bullet train to Hiroshima to visit the Atomic memorials. We had seen Nagasaki and it was interesting to where the first bomb was dropped. We also visited an island in the bay where there is a massive Shinto temple with massive gates that seem to just appear out of the water.

Gates floating is the sea. Shinto gates on Miyajima Island

The Dome. Symbol of the explosion Hiroshima Peace Park. Dome in

background

I changed my password to "incorrect" so whenever I forget it the

computer will say, "Your password is incorrect."

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