The chimes went off at 540 and i got up. When you sleep in a temple there is always a ceremony either in the morning;…
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Kim Myo Seon was a traditional Korean dancer and singer. She came to Japan when she was 38 years old and fell in love with…
Comments closedThe day started great but got hard quickly. The place I am staying woke me up at 6 am and prepared breakfast for me. I…
Comments closedMr. Watanabe is from Ise, Japan. He doesn’t speak English. I don’t speak Japanese. In the five hours we walked together I learned he likes…
Comments closedThe hike started with me seeing lots of people with the white clothing of the pilgrims. The beginning of the walk was great as I…
Comments closedIt was my first full day and I made it to Shikoku after a brief stop over at Himeji Castle (near Kobe). The castle is…
Comments closedIts been tough today. There were more open areas without the protection of trees from the sun. I think I’m more burned then yesterday. For…
Comments closedWhile walking, someone booked me in to sleep at this temple. The cost was steep at 6,000¥ but included dinner and breakfast. It was a…
Comments closedI walked from Temple 1 to Temple 6 or 35 KM or more. My feet hurt. I’m burned from the sun. I feel absolutely amazing.…
Comments closedI miss Japan It has been a week since the Earthquake and Tsunami ripped through Japan. Since then there has been nuclear threats, fear, and…
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