Today (Thursday) two trains, 400 miles, Fukuoka (Kyushu Island) to Matsuyama (Shikoku Island).
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Crumbling Shrine in a Forest
Found this crumbling shrine in a forest, on a mountain, near Fukuoka.
Travel Gear: Hiking Pants
As I was stretching, clambering, grappling over rocks in Kirishima National Park, I replayed in my head the most recent encounter with a fellow hiker. The woman had made the usual greeting, then a look of dissonance flashed across her face. I’d seen that look before when I’ve thoughtlessly put a shoe on tatami, or… Continue reading Travel Gear: Hiking Pants
Beach Walk
Walked on a lovely beach, about an hour by train from Fukuoka. People were digging holes, foraging in the sand.
Avoiding Arrest
Posted Travel Gear: Hiking Pants. My efforts not to get arrested.
Satisfied Inner Child
Riding a bullet train, Kagoshima–Fukuoka, through lots of tunnels. My inner child is being satisfied.
My First OLLE Hike
Followed symbols through farms, villages, woods, and by the ocean in southern Kyushu. My first-ever OLLE hike.
Hiking Above Clouds
When I pulled open the drapes this morning, I decided to drop my plan to go directly to Kagoshima City. Instead of yesterday’s unrelenting rain, sunshine was trying to penetrate mist. It was time for a bonus hike. I had less than 60 minutes to dress, pack, slow down enough to enjoy breakfast, then check… Continue reading Hiking Above Clouds
Hiking Above Clouds
Posted Hiking Above Clouds. My hike today.
Lake Onami and Mt. Karakuni
Today, unrelenting rain. Glad, yesterday, I went from plane to trails that included Lake Onami and Mt. Karakuni.