熊野古道 Kumanokodo Day 6

Friday the 8th of October 2021 I started the day slowly, as I had decided to finish the walk by yesterday. Being slow proved to be a bit of a mistake as I missed a train, and there was quite a bit of time until the next one. I decided to stroll through the quiet … Continue reading 熊野古道 Kumanokodo Day 6

熊野古道大雲取越 Kumanokodo Ogumotorigoe Day 5

Thursday, the 7th of October 2021.  It had rained earlier, and a patch of blue sky appeared with the morning sunlight, and mountains were exhaling mist. Just 500 meters from the accommodation, steep stairs suddenly appeared at the side of the road. There was always an invisible border or barrier between the regular tar road … Continue reading 熊野古道大雲取越 Kumanokodo Ogumotorigoe Day 5

熊野古道小雲取越 Kumanokodo kogumotorigoe Day 4

Wednesday, the 6th of October 2021 Breakfast was rice porridge and pickles. As soon as I left the hostel and stepped onto the street, I was greeted by a mystical sight. The steam rising from the hot spring river merged with the morning mist from the mountains, creating an enchanting atmosphere. Opting for a shortcut … Continue reading 熊野古道小雲取越 Kumanokodo kogumotorigoe Day 4

熊野古道小辺路 Kumanokodo kohechi Day 3

On Tuesday, the 5th of October 2021, I found myself struggling to get a good night’s sleep, perhaps due to either too much food or simply the fatigue accumulated from the previous days. My hand still throbbed and swollen from that horsefly bite. Just before sunrise, I opened a window, and I saw an astonishing … Continue reading 熊野古道小辺路 Kumanokodo kohechi Day 3

熊野古道小辺路 Kumanokodo kohechi Day 2

I got up at 5:30, had breakfast, and got lunch Onigiris from the Minshuku. Then I began my day just after 6. The moment of decision making. For the past couple of days, I was thinking whether I should walk two sections, as the second section of Kohechi is only 15km but with a 1300m … Continue reading 熊野古道小辺路 Kumanokodo kohechi Day 2

熊野古道小辺路 Kumanokodo kohechi Day 1

It took me a while to process the images, even though raw data never matures inside of a hard drive.  On Sunday, the 3rd of October 2021, I have started Kumanokodo from Mt. Koya. The reason for starting from there was simple, I had completed my 88 pilgrimage there, and it is the easiest access … Continue reading 熊野古道小辺路 Kumanokodo kohechi Day 1

Tuesday lunch concert at the Berliner Philharmonie

I have often visited the Tuesday lunch concert at the Berliner Philharmonie. Normally there are two or three musicians, with a large audience sitting and standing on the floors and the stairs. The acoustics are not particularly good as it is held in foyer, not in the concert hall, but it is certainly a great … Continue reading Tuesday lunch concert at the Berliner Philharmonie

Some time ago in Hamburg Germany

Some time ago in Hamburg Germany. Chilly windy sunny day, I have decided to go for a walk. There are lots of interesting but lifeless modern buildings, along the river. At one of them I have spotted a man. Here is the story. A Stardestroyer had an emergency landing to the planet earth, harbour in … Continue reading Some time ago in Hamburg Germany

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Chilly, fresh Koya mountain, The Sunlight was clearing up the morning mist. There are lots of temples but the ultimate place is Okunoin. Walking in line with other people like the lights and fog in the forest, in between large cider trees and mossy grave stones. I got stamped on the last page. There aren’t … Continue reading 88_33

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I didn’t feel that it was my last day in Shikoku, in the morning when I was heading to the 86th temple. The road to the gate was surrounded by white wall, once walk through the gate, there is an interesting Garden. Most of the temples have rather emptied space, usually well swept or well … Continue reading 88_32