Nagasaki｜長崎山城、電車與貓
身為一個自由過頭影像工作者，在行程安排的方面，也常常是自由過頭的狀態。其實我在規劃景點，不太會參考網路上的文章或旅遊書，我比較喜歡打開Google map隨興亂點，先用街景探索一番，再挑選自己有興趣的地點前往。
由於我的旅遊大多以攝影點為主，這次特別抓了同樣喜歡攝影的朋友出遊，在行程的安排就更沒壓力了，完全不用塞購物行程，也不用去知名餐廳排隊。只不過長崎算是鄉下地方，多數店家及餐廳很早就打烊，加上拍完照通常早就天黑。因此，這幾天幾乎都是吃超商，好在日本超商便當普遍很好吃，仍是吃得相當開心。對我們來說，拍到好照片比吃到美食還要重要一些。
長崎主要交通工具是路面電車，這絕對是最浪漫也最好拍的交通工具，沒有之一。我們每天都會使用一日電車券，比較遠的地方再轉搭乘公車，由於長崎三面環山，有大量的住宅建於山坡地上，有很多地方都要爬階梯。
我在抵達長崎第一天就拉傷下背，不得不說，這絕對是我最痛苦的旅程之一，好幾次理智線都差點斷裂，打算租台車跑點。好在後來我成功堅持下去了，這裡有太多美麗的拍照點是開車無法抵達，或沒辦法停車的地方。
As a free-spirited photography, my travel plans often reflect my carefree nature. When it comes to choosing destinations, I don't rely much on online articles or guidebooks. I prefer to open Google Maps and randomly explore, using Street View to get a sense of the place before deciding on places that pique my interest.
Since my travels primarily revolve around photography, this time I invited a friend who shares the same passion. Planning our itinerary was stress-free; there was no need to squeeze in shopping or wait in line at famous restaurants. However, Nagasaki can be considered somewhat rural, with most shops and restaurants closing early. Additionally, by the time we finish shooting, it's usually already dark. Consequently, we ended up eating mostly from convenience stores. Luckily, convenience store bento in Japan is generally delicious, so we still enjoyed our meals. For us, capturing great photos is even more important than indulging in gourmet cuisine.
The main mode of transportation in Nagasaki is the tram, and it's undoubtedly one of the most romantic and photogenic forms of transport, hands down. We used a one-day tram pass every day, and for places further afield, we would switch to buses. Since Nagasaki is surrounded by mountains on three sides, many residences are built on slopes, and there are numerous places that require climbing stairs.
On the first day of arriving in Nagasaki, I pulled a muscle in my lower back. I have to say, this was one of the most painful journeys I've ever experienced. There were several moments when my resolve was nearly at its breaking point, and I considered renting a car. Thankfully, I managed to persevere. There are just too many beautiful photo spots here that are inaccessible by car or have no parking available.
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