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During my trip to Nima I come along an Unimog on rails.
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Arriving in Nima with a nice rainbow over the train.
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The Nima Sand Museum. It seems I have a good hand for buildings that are currently renovated.
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Many sand timers can be found here in all sizes.
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This is a nice artwork: many different timers that show the time needed for different events, e.g. 100 babies being born.
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The large year sand timer that is turned around every year on December 31st by many people.
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Every visitor gets a do it yourself sand picture.
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There's a flower clock in front of the museum (broken, unfortunately).
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Arriving at my night stay for today: the Jofukuji temple.
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View from my room.
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And the view of the sea and sunset.
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Just before departure I am allowed to try one of the festival costumes.
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This is the costume in all its beauty.
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The temple ground as seen from the other side.

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