Pilgrim on his way. The Shikoku Henro (“Shikoku 88”) is an 88-temple pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, Japan. The complete journey is about 750 miles. It is particularly appealing to me the pilgrimage goes in a circle: when you reach temple 88 you are just a few miles from temple 1, but your mind…… Continue reading Shikoku 88: Some Observations
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Small Fishing Town
Sukomo, fishing town, crenalated harbor goes on and on, gorgeous mountainous backdrop. Home for me tonight.
Turtle with a Bell
In the year 911 a turtle with a bell on its back visited this temple (39 of 88). I walked from this temple to Sukomo.
Sukomo
Spending night in Sukumo, fishing town, gorgeous setting.
Ashizurimisaki
Today and tonight, in Ashizurimisaki. Near temple 38. High on cliffs overlooking Pacific. About as far as I can go.
Deities at Temple 38
There’s many deities at temple #38 (of 88): here’s a few.
Corkscrew inside a Mountain
Today the train “corkscrewed” down, inside a mountain. Without the map you wouldn’t know.
Keeping Eyes Set
Temple #37 of 88 on the “Shikoku 88” pilgrimage. “Keep your eyes always set on the way.”
Postcards from Kochi
Hey C and: Cards from Kochi (Shikoku island). Am I putting them in the correct slot?