Day 32: Uchiko
After a better night’s sleep than I’ve had in a few days I woke…
Month: May 2016
Day 31: Garyu Sanso
Upon leaving Matsu-ya Business Hotel this morning the sky looked as if it had…
Day 30: The Present Moment
It started raining early this morning and didn’t let up for the rest of…
Day 29: Manganji
Despite yesterday’s exertions, sleep didn’t come easily last night. I kept fitfully trying to…
Day 28: Naka-michi
It’s a little difficult to know where to begin with this entry since it…
Day 27: Crouching Tiger, Drowned Rat
Waking this morning to the sound of heavy rain banging against the barred windows…
Day 26: The Long Way Round
Being a sucker for following the “scenic route” I had chosen to take the…
Day 25: Bamboo Rocks
Aside from the low whirr of a nearby vending machine and the occasional passing…
Day 24: Cape Ashizuri
Today’s hike began at 7am after a warm goodbye from the old couple who…
Day 23: Anpanman
After a restive night I woke this morning to find my tent pretty damp,…
Day 22: Shikoku-no-michi Trail
Somewhat confusingly, as well as the henro pilgrim trail, there is also another called…
Day 21: The Tin Man
Last nights camping passed without incident and, given that I’m a light sleeper, I’m…