Pilgrims have been backpacking the Shikoku 88 for hundreds of years, visiting 88 temples on a 750 mile route around the island of Shikoku. We stored our backpacks in a locker at Matsuyama’s main train station then walked between a few temples.
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Japan, Korea 2019
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Tadao Ando Gallery
Between flights at O’Hare, rode the L Downtown. Finally visited the Tadao Ando gallery at the Institute of Art. This peaceful place, with the 16 permanent pillars, was a refuge for some after 9/11. Next weekend we’ll sleep in a place designed by Ando on the island of Naoshima.
Japan 2019
Posted Japan 2019.
Japan 2019
Tomorrow we go to Japan. I’ve been visiting Japan annually for several years as a solo traveler. I’m grateful my recently post-work partner now has the time to travel with me. (1) We’ll fly into Matsuyama via Tokyo. We’ll explore southwestern Japan with the help of Japan Rail passes and hiking boots. Towards the end…… Continue reading Japan 2019
Snapshots: Superior Hiking Trail 2019
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Snapshots: Superior Hiking Trail 2019
This week, blue daubs guided us, as they do every year around this time. We stayed on the North Shore of Lake Superior in two lodges (at Lutsen and Tofte) and hiked sections of the Superior Hiking Trail. The plan for each day was simple: take to the trails after a cooked breakfast. Two days…… Continue reading Snapshots: Superior Hiking Trail 2019
Wild Rivers
We’ve walked beside several wild rivers this week. Temperance River towards the end of our final hike before we head home tomorrow.
Fungi
Fungi clustered, we hiked.
CCC Trails
The first part of our hike took us past several waterfalls as Cascade River tumbled towards Lake Superior. The trails were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. I’d applaud the return of the Corps.