November 27, 2017. Chikatsuyu Village to Kumano Hongu Taisha to Ryokan Yunomineso.
Henro Postscript: Walking The Kumano Kodo, Part 2
Walking The Henro: Day 11
November 12: Miyoshi to Kanonji Temple 66: Unpenji Temple 67: Daikōji Ryokan Kotohikiso
Walking The Henro: Day 10
November 11,2017. Mishima to Miyoshi City Temple 65: Sankakuji Ryokan Awanoshō
Fukuoka: Robot Days and Ramen Nights
Fukuoka is anything but historic. Yes, the area was invaded by the Mongols in 1274. Yes, there are the ruins of the 1603 Fukuoka Castle. And, true enough, we are staying in the very traditional Ryokan Kashima Honkan, a delightfully creaky old building. But this is a back story quickly lost among the sleek towers... Continue Reading →
Shikoku: Why We Walk
April 19, 2017 The next two days will see us walking down the very same highway we sped along by bus yesterday. Then, it took a little over an hour to be whisked to Uwajima. Today’s 28-kilometre walk - 5 hours of solid walking at a brisk pace - will only get us part of... Continue Reading →
Shikoku: Temples
April 17, 2017 A slight drizzle accompanies our way out of Sukumo. Light enough to pack our rain coats away, letting the cool dew dampen our clothes and drip off the brows of our conical hats. We head inland, away from the sea and up into the hills, following small roads and forest trails, cutting... Continue Reading →