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Temple 40 of 88. Hey C and D, we are allowed to ring the bell once. Would you share and ring it together?

Posted Shikoku 88: Some Observations.

Sukomo, fishing town, crenalated harbor goes on and on, gorgeous mountainous backdrop. Home for me tonight.

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.

Spending night in Sukumo, fishing town, gorgeous setting.

Today and tonight, in Ashizurimisaki. Near temple 38. High on cliffs overlooking Pacific. About as far as I can go.

There’s many deities at temple #38 (of 88): here’s a few.

Today the train “corkscrewed” down, inside a mountain. Without the map you wouldn’t know.

Temple #37 of 88 on the “Shikoku 88” pilgrimage. “Keep your eyes always set on the way.”

Hey C and: Cards from Kochi (Shikoku island). Am I putting them in the correct slot?

C and D: Did you know sushi was invented here in Japan? You guys were experts in that Minneapolis sushi bar.

Dragon protecting Kochi Castle. Hey C and D: Japan has castles *and* dragons.

Now in Kochi on the island of Shikoku.

A hike under the sea, a buzzcutter, and a visit to TOTO

He C and D: you were there. So what do you do when you see a volcano? You climb it, of course; can’t miss the fun.

Aso-san. You look around in every direction, and the caldera wall is over 10 miles away. Amazing hikes, all day.