• Kumano Kodo: Day 1

    November 17, 2025 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    First day of Kumano Kodo. Started the hike with the Tainai Kugari, or Test of Faith (pass through the womb, or be reborn.) 8+ mile hike with steep up and slippery stone steps down . 😓 Same thing tomorrow, but plus 5 more hike miles 😳 (Malcolm will do full 16) Airbnb provided delicious bento box dinner and Cecilia and Malcolm bought local juices for Sydney bday juice tasting celebration! Almost 6:00 - heading to bed 😴Read more