Sculpture Park

Nagasaki’s Peace Park features a variety of sculptures. Here are a few of my favorites.

The marble monument where I caught an accidental selfie is there to commemorate Chinese prisoners of war who were killed in the atomic blast of 1945.

It was a peaceful day, and a serene setting, but also a somber reminder of the devastation that humans are capable of inflicting on one another.

As a wave of sadness swept through me, an unusual duo caught my eye. A man and his cat were clearly on a stroll together, the man with a jaunty step and the cat trotting along in a very doglike fashion.

I must also add that every time I see a water fountain, I shall think of Nagasaki. See that photo? When I bent to take a drink, the water shot 3 feet in the air, dousing my face! Not only was I surprised, but several people saw my unwitting baptism. I didn’t mind, though. I think we all needed a laugh!Read more