Move – Page 83 – Journeys 3.1

Meeting Bashō

The moon and sun are eternal travelers. Even the years wander on. A lifetime adrift in a boat, or in old age leading a tired horse into the years, every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home. From the earliest times there have always been some who perished along the road. Still…… Continue reading Meeting Bashō

Temple Plumbing 2014

Just after you enter the grounds of a Japanese temple, there’s always a fountain for ritualistic rinsing of hands and sometimes the mouth. Here’s examples from the temples I visited April 2, 2014 when I walked the route of part of the Shikoku Henro pilgrimage (“Shikoku 88”). I wrote a similar post in 2013 when I visited…… Continue reading Temple Plumbing 2014

Up a Volcano with a Swedish Dancer

Climbed a 3000 ft volcano with a Swedish dancer. The trail curves round the volcano, no switchbacks–unique in Japan.

Passing Through Cedar

A Shared Culture When I’m in Japan I feel happiest and most comfortable when I’m hiking. When I pass another hiker in rain gear on the trail, a cheery “konnichiwa” is enough said. We look at each other, knowing we are sharing the same experience. A shared culture across different cultures lets me belong. Pursuit…… Continue reading Passing Through Cedar

Passing through Cedar

Wrote about why I enjoy hiking, particularly in Japan.

Hike on Lava

Went for a hike on lava and took a selfie. Tonight, Dwight returns to mainland, in the morning I go to Japan.

Walk across Lava Fields

Walked shoreline, then back across lava fields on an old trail (Kings’ Highway).

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 2014

We keep coming back to this park. There’s trails at sea level, there’s a trail going to almost 14,000 feet to the snow-capped summit of Mauna Loa, and there’s plenty trails in between. On two recent trips, we backpacked to remote areas where we pitched our tent. This time (March 2014) we stayed at the…… Continue reading Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 2014