I got up early, knowing I had a long way to go that day. Look at the breakfast that was served to me!
I put this wonderful lunch in my pack and waved good-bye to my hostess. I was on my way about 7 am.
First thing, the Cherry Tree Hidehira Zakura
Next, the stone chair of Seimei Abeno, then Kobiro-oji.
Many times the trail followed a stream through a low area. The wet mossy stones were a little scary to walk on - for good reason! I slid and fell more than a few times.
Occasionally, I wasn't sure which way to go and had to stop and pull out the map.
I just can't imagine wearing straw sandals on this uneven trail! No wonder that they wore out quickly.
October 1081! I can't imagine!
I stopped here to take a break and when I left, I went in the wrong direction! I added about an hour to my walk because of it. Taihen desu.
Later, I stopped and ate the first half of my lunch. There was so much that I saved the rest for the next day.
This was a long day and I couldn't dilly dally at any one place because I had to get where I was going before the sun went behind the hills. There were so many interesting places that I did stop to take pictures and read the signs.
Hosshinmon-oji is one of the bigger, more well known shrines.
Here's where I stayed that night. My supper was served in my room. After a soak in the onsen, I was asleep fast.
I'll post more of the trip in a few days.
5 comments:
What a fantastic adventure! Thank you for posting all of these travelogues. I'm really enjoying reading them.
I am enjoying reading your adventure too...loving the photos.
Another adventurous day on your hike. No wonder that you fell asleep so fast at the end of the day. Wonderful pictures again.
An absolutely awesome adventure!!! I love all your pics...the ones of the info boards are really appreciated :)
I bet you slept well Lin, what wonderful adventures!
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