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You will be accompanied by your mother. She is not worried. ..I travelled and walked a lot on my own. My mother was always worried. I had to explain how safe it is and gave her assurance. Unlike some other mothers who prohibit such an adventure...
I stayed in HI Porto – Pousada de Juventude. they have 24 hours reception. I stayed in 4 bed room and shared with one nice girl. We were told nobody would be coming,,,but! in the middle of the night, a woman got in, got us wake up, then settled...
Shikoku transport bureau issued a comprehensive handbook to visit them using public transport. Each county has 6 or 7 routes with the list of temples with photos and details incl. the availability of temple accommodations. It's in Japanese I'm...
Very interesting to hear your views. I was born and lived in Japan for 32 years...shorter than you, Burton.
In my youth, my idea of Shikoku 88 was for elderlies with religious convictions. We have hiked around the mountains of Shikoku and often...
100 % agree. It was the best accommodation I stayed in Camino de Portuguese. While it's away from the monastery, you can escape from the busy camino to the lovely countryside. It has lovely gardens. Everything was arranged with TLC.
The route...
It was hot and sunny for 13 days of my Camino Portuguese from September to October last year. I walked in shorts for the first 2 days and back of my legs got terribly burnt as the sun was behind. I have to give up shorts for the rest of the time...
By the way @Roma247 , one thing nobody's yet mentioned - I'm surprised! - is also adding a lightweight hands-free sun umbrella. Yes I know it's not long sleeved clothing but in addition to the above you may well find it beneficial. As I'm a...
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