Henro 2006!

Sunset over Shikoku

Well two days, four temples, 1, 44, 45 and 61.  Only 84 left to go.  Dad and Nathan really enjoyed being back on the Henro Trail and visiting the temples and roads again.  Mom, Kayo and Isaac had a wonderful time experiencing a bit of way of the Henro; the stairs, the temples, the clean air, the stairs, the incense, the stamps, the stairs, the inns, the food, the stairs and so much more (not to mention more stairs.....) So until next time, the next temple and next stamp, Happy Henro-ing to All!

Inland Sea

Driving along the northern highway of Shikoku with beautiful views of the Inland Sea.

Three Generations of Bryans

At Temple #61.  We had the Head Priest say a blessing for Isaac and then walked the grounds.  Isaac was quite the star being the cutest Henro anyone has ever seen!

Monkey Mom

Mom climbs up the ladder at Temple 45 to check out the cave that Kobo Daish used to pray at.

Steps to 45

After driving over the mountain and down into the valley, we park and then walk back up the mountain using the steps to the temple.  50 down, only 300 to go! Gambatte!

Mom Rings the Bell!

Mom gives the Temple bell a whack and makes sure that those of us that are not yet quite a wake now are! Booooooonnnnnnnnggggggggggggggg!!!!!!!!!

Kayo & Isaac

Here we find two of the newest Henro members, Kayo and Isaac enjoying the crisp clean air at Temple 44.  Let's all Henro!

Kobo Daishi

A beautiful statue of Kobo Daishi at temple 44.  It was a crisp clear morning.  Dad and I remember walking up here last year, quite the walk it was.  Was very nice driving up this time.

Morning at the Inn

After a rainy first day, we woke up to a beautiful Sunny Day!  Perfect for doing the Henro!

Happy Henro!

Closer to 44 actually, we hunt down room and board at Yasuragi Denko.  After a hot soak in the batch (bath, thank you Tamara), a wonderful meal and conversation with the owner.  Slowy Henro Day.