• Japan, Kumano Kodo
    Saying good bye to our host
    Start of today's walk1Sweating Joji. Gives strength to pilgrims. He had a drop off sweat on his browGoing over that mountain.First pilgrims we sawCan't get enough of spring colors1Last night's host made us a Bento snack.Only you can prevent forest firesHuge gong.Black bamboo shop. Craftsman and his daughter.Dojo-ji TempleCharacters in scroll story. Not a Happy endingThis and next 2 pictures were dinner

    KK day 2 Yuasa to Hidaka

    April 8 in Japan ⋅ 🌙 14 °C

    Slept well and woke up to a delicious Bento Box breakfast. After hugging our host goodbye we were picked up by taxi and does of at our next starting point, Goose Oji Ruins.
    Not a long walk but it was steep and rocky. A couple of times we thought we missed the trail.
    A fast of beautiful scenery, peace and serenity. We saw 2 other pilgrims.
    We passed many shrines, a couple and stopped by a black bamboo workshop. Dried bamboo is heated causing the oil to turn it a beautiful ebony color.
    We were treated to a private tour of a Temple by our host. Additionally, one of the monks told us an ancient myth using copies of several hundred year old scrolls... such a treat.
    Our guest house is very beautiful, but cold. Our hosts are generous and really want us to learn and experience Japanese culture.    Read more