Konan to Temple 31, overnight in Tosa (near Temple 35, 23.7 km Heading in the right direction! Something of the amazing race today. Kochi City is a place well suited for a rest day, but due to the long weekend, accommodation was fully booked. We followed the suggested itinerary for the day, visiting Temples 29 … Continue reading Shikoku day 16
Aki to Konan, 28 km I was definitely being ware! Another coastal day, but a step up in the quality of the pathway and the economic activity and prosperity adjoining the pathway. Sam and Max took the opportunity to utilize the public transit system as their battered feet might not get too much rest over … Continue reading Shikoku day 15
Nahari to Aki, (with a detour to Temple 27), 21.7 km. In the garden of T27 Our hostess at Misono Henro house insisted on making us breakfast from the leftovers from the ramen feast, and then started phoning friends at different lodgings to see if she could improve our arrangements for the next few days … Continue reading Shikoku day 14
Muroto to Nahari, 25.6 km Despite the name, this stuff is way nicer than Powerade or Gatorade. Cartoon characters are used to communicate many things - in this case warning of the dangers of heat exhaustion and dehydration. The day started dry but didn't stay that way for long, so various combinations of poncho, umbrella … Continue reading Shikoku day 13
Ozaki Beach to Muroto, 23.2 km Tsunami refuge - a common sight along the coast. The forecast was for showers, but they ended before we departed, and we therefore had to endure a tough day in humidity and bright sunshine walking at the side of highway 55. It was the sort of day to put … Continue reading Shikoku day 12
Nukumisafin Beach to Ozaki Beach, 20.8 km Yesterday's scenery was stunning compared to today, so I've gone back through my photos to add some from yesterday to make up for today! Today's stretch was a bit like walking along the Kaikoura Coast (which may only make sense to Kiwi readers) on SH1. Right down to … Continue reading Shikoku day 11
(just past) Mugi to Nukumisafin Beach, 20.5 km The poster at the check out. I don't think they are regular missing persons We are in a Temple free zone until we get to Cape Muroto on Tuesday. Until then it is a long slog along the coast mostly on Provincial Highway 55. Max felt robust … Continue reading Shikoku day 10
Hiwasa to Mugi, 26.2 km Actually we are about 4 km past Mugi, as the town is lacking in accommodation options, and our host at the Panda House recommended Miyamaso, which seemingly also goes by the name of Kaizan-so. It has both lodgings and a restaurant, so maybe the names refer to the different operations. … Continue reading Shikoku day 9
Anonymous town near Temple 22 to Hiwasa (Temple 23), 22 km Japanese breakfast! The round yellow item is to be avoided based on prior experience! Another wonderful trail day, with a mix of forest trails and seldom used country roads, with a short stint on a busy highway - including walking along the 24 inch … Continue reading Shikoku day 8
Katsuura to Temple 22, 20.5 km Near Temple 21 Not a long day in terms of distance, but there was about 1200m of elevation gain, and about 1200m of elevation loss. A very tough day on the legs! We were blessed to do this very challenging day in the dry - large segments of the … Continue reading Shikoku day 7
