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Day 11 of MCT (Michinoku Coastal Trail)– Spring 2021: The Oshika Peninsula 牡鹿半島
After we returned to our hotel last evening, the drizzle quickly turned into pouring and continued all night. Still, we were very optimistic and relaxe... -
Day 10 of MCT (Michinoku Coastal Trail)– Spring 2021: Mt. Kinkasan island 金華山
Throughout the MCT, which section is the hardest to reach? It is, no doubt, Mt. Kinkasan Island 金華山, the last one of the three “islands” sections. I... -
Exploring caves in Railay Beach, Krabi, Thailand
During our stay at Ao Nang Beach, Krabi, in Thailand, we took a long-tail boat to visit Railay Beach. This beach is located around a small bay called Railay ... -
Day 9 of MCT (Michinoku Coastal Trail)– Spring 2021: Tashirojima & Ajishima islands 田代島 ＆ 網地島
MCT thru-hikers need at least three days to cover all the island parts on the official route. They are concentrated in the southern parts of the MCT route. T... -
Day 20-2: Shikoku Pilgrimage 2022 — T21 Tairyuji 太龍寺 & the historic trails
It is too bad that the Kamo-michi かも道 route is so underrated among walking pilgrims despite its historical value, beautiful and various scenery, and sever... -
Day 20-1: Shikoku Pilgrimage–Spring 2022: T20 Kakurinji 鶴林寺
Day 20 of our Shikoku pilgrimage walk was special in some ways. As all of the administrative things regarding Erik’s visa extension and our moving were final... -
Day 8 of MCT (Michinoku Coastal Trail)– Spring 2021: Ishinomaki 石巻市
During the fifty days of our hike on the Michinoku Coastal Trail, we always booked accommodations to secure our beds in the walls and roofs for the next seve... -
Day 7 of MCT (Michinoku Coastal Trail)– Spring 2021: Urato Islands 浦戸諸島
Yesterday, while we were walking around those ancient historical sites in Tagajo city, I made a phone call to the MCT supporter fisherman named Suzuki-san, w... -
MCT Note: Urato Islands sea route on the Michinoku Coastal Trail
A detailed instructions for smooth travel on the complicated sea route and hiking through the Urato Islands part of Michinoku Coastal Trail (MCT: みちのく潮風トレイル.) -
Day 6 of MCT (Michinoku Coastal Trail)– Spring 2021: Tagajo & Shiogama 多賀城市＆塩竈市
Our lodge for last night, Dormy Inn Express Sendai port, had amazing onsens so we really got re-energized. Plus, we knew today would be relatively shorter di...
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