Japan

Prelude Well, where do I start?  Let’s start by saying that Yoni, Gary and I have travelled a lot together over the years and it’s always

Day 2  Osaka Our hotel was in the Shinsaibashi district of Osaka, which is the city’s main shopping district. And the shopping is done in

Starting the Kumano Kodo With all due respect to Osaka, the real reason we were in Japan was the Kumano Kodo walking trail. And now

Day 4. 2nd day of shvil Yuasa to Hidaka We were still full from the previous night’s spectacular dinner, but breakfast was as ridiculously elaborate

Starting the Nakahechi Kumano Kodo None of us woke feeling particularly refreshed as our very traditional accommodations turned out to be maybe a little hard

Day 6, 4th day of shvil Chikatsuyu to Hongu Grand Shrine We were about to embark on the scariest day’s walk, a 17 km hike

Kawayu Onsen  The tour company that arranged the logistics of the trip had thus far done a wonderful job, with each night’s accommodation being different,

Day 8. 6th day of shvil Kii-Kutsuura We have travelled together numerous times over the years and often print or buy tshirts that commemorate the

Day 9, Osaka to Kyoto Kyoto tour We had booked a late morning tour of Kyoto so needed to leave Osaka early. Many cities around