May – 2016

Day 32: Uchiko

After a better night’s sleep than I’ve had in a few days I woke shortly after…

Upon leaving Matsu-ya Business Hotel this morning the sky looked as if it had violent intentions…

It started raining early this morning and didn’t let up for the rest of the day.…

Despite yesterday’s exertions, sleep didn’t come easily last night. I kept fitfully trying to swat imaginary…

It’s a little difficult to know where to begin with this entry since it was such…

Waking this morning to the sound of heavy rain banging against the barred windows of the…

Being a sucker for following the “scenic route” I had chosen to take the longest trail…

Aside from the low whirr of a nearby vending machine and the occasional passing vehicle, last…

Today’s hike began at 7am after a warm goodbye from the old couple who run Lodge…

After a restive night I woke this morning to find my tent pretty damp, probably because…

Somewhat confusingly, as well as the henro pilgrim trail, there is also another called the Shikoku-no-michi…

Last nights camping passed without incident and, given that I’m a light sleeper, I’m amazed I…