Swiftly walk to the ferry stop, it is almost straight line from the temple 32, but it feels long, longer than the map shows. Quick snack before on bored, then very short ride to opposite side of the bay. It is warm sunny day, feels like having a nap. Getting into Tosa city, while having … Continue reading 88_12
In-between time, space, and consciousness.
Getting into Kochi city. I realise existence of my self, and many other people who are around and not even aware or conscious about each other. Not only Kochi but other cities in Shikoku feel slightly old, not just buildings, but some how the atmosphere feels like 20 or 30 yeas back, which gives space, … Continue reading 88_11
Starting in rain, walking along the coast, warm strong wind blows sea water from left side. Holding the hat and lean forward every time the splash comes. However the wind also blew the clouds away. The sun is coming out, it burs the skin. Unfortunately Rubbish is common sight along the pilgrimage road. I started … Continue reading 88_10
Day after day, walking along the coast, boredom and exhaustion. Humidity got higher and higher towards to the midday, then eventually pouring rain. It is another discomfort, actually life is full of discomforts. However once the body is filled with those discomforts, I forget all of that. Almost without thinking, I just walked forward. Suddenly … Continue reading 88_09
Slow but Smooth day, along the Cape Muroto. A day after 45km, hearing the sound of ocean whole night, my mind was fully recharged. On the other hand, my body was heavy as lead, decided to take it easy. Climbing the mountain in snow, was already feel like long time ago, now the sun is … Continue reading 88_08
Very ver very long day. No temples until Cape Muroto, just walk, all day all the way along the coast. I think it was before lunch, there was an old lady selling Oranges. she asked me to come and have some oranges, then started pealing next to another, one kind to another kind, and asking … Continue reading 88_07
Along the coast, beautiful calm sunny day. As the sun goes up, it gradually burns my skin. My Feet hurt, it almost feels like waking on hot stones. 1,200 years ago, this pilgrimage are shaped up by Kobodaishi, his previous name is Kukai 空海, means sky and sea. It is there right in front of me. … Continue reading 88_06
Rain. 2 mountain crossings. Wearing, and taking jackets off, or taking pictures, could be a moment. However this tiny stops make average walking speed 6km/h to 3 km/h. When I walk with other people, I realised how far they go while that tiny stop, and it is hard to recover the delay. Glancing the view … Continue reading 88_05
Leaving the city, along the high way, all the way, all morning. Step by step, my ankle hurts. Tiny angles, gaps of the asphalt were becoming big deal, Searching for flat parts, and looking for short cut even for millimetre. I was craving the small soft roads. Except bugs and snakes, nature is soft. 13.03.2016 … Continue reading 88_04
