Temple 11 to Temple 12: 16.3km The temple starting and finishing locations are approximate as the villages where we actually stay may not show on Google maps. Just like Lake Ontario doesn't show anymore, soon to be followed by Trump Strait (formerly Hormuz) and the Republic of Trump (formerly Venezuela). Today was a beautiful walk, … Continue reading Shikoku day 3 →

Temple 8 to Temple 11, 20km Max ringing the bell at T10 The host at last night's accommodation, Minshuku Okudaya was charming and helpful. He drove 7s to the Onsen via a convenience store so that we could provision for breakfast, then explained the protocols at the onsen and the attached restaurant. Wonderful hospitality! Tonight … Continue reading Shikoku day 2 →

Temples 1 to 7, 22km All smiles.... before the walking started! It's been quite the experience on day one. After many many kilometers of pilgrimage in Europe where one can bumble along even with minimal grasp of the languages due primarily to them using the latin alphabet, here in Japan you are pitched headfirst into … Continue reading Shikoku day 1 →