On the way to Hiroshima, we stopped off at Himeji to see the famous castle built for the Tokugawa Shoguns.
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Nick, Greg, and David on the way to the castle.

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Mr. Neale interrupts our pose!

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A postcard-like shot of the castle.

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As we approach the castle, everybody takes photos.
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Rachel the photographer.

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Taking photos of the moat.

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Group shot.

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Another group shot.
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Hugo says, "I could live there."

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Himeji's walls can't keep Greg out!

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Hugo, Yuka, and David walking through castle grounds.

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Living quarters for the princess.

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Our own Princess Alix taking photos.

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A view of the donjon.

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Sean Sloan at Himeji Castle.  [Note: Munter made me cut him out of this photo!]

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David, Nicole, and Jen at Himeji Castle.