Book Review: “Walking With Buddha” by CW Lockhart
An honest review of this autobiographical take of a female US Pilgrim (mostly) walking the Shikoku Pilgrimage pre-2020. I bought the book, read it but it would not make it to my keeper bookshelf.
Tag: Shikoku
My Shikoku Pilgrimage Day 5: It’s all Going South
Day Five of my bicycle Shikoku Pilgrimage, and we are going South towards Anan. Temples are a bit more spread out now, and there’s also the big busy highway to deal with – definitely feeling like on a new stage of the pilgrimage.
Shikoku Pilgrimage Day 4: How to be a Ninja
Day 4 of my Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage (partial) diary! This is just a fun blog post where I describe my “kugiri uchi” pilgrimage by bicycle in more detail, along with recommendations for public transport alternatives and approach with limited mobility
My Shikoku Pilgrimage Day 3: Snakes, Sushi and a Feast
Day 3 of my partial Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, where I cycled the Tokushima Temples in my standard European leave allowance (2 weeks) – and visited some other great places, including Kyoto.
Shikoku Pilgrimage Day 2: Getting my cycling legs back
Day 2 of my Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage was my first cycling day, and despite the intense sun, I managed to see 6 temples, all in the outskirts of Tokushima, and experiences my first ever so mild hardship, cycling up the first hills in the June sun.
My Shikoku Pilgrimage Diary, Day 1: A Shaky Start
My firs day on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage was, strictly speaking a half day. I arrived late at night the day before, made my way to Tokushima, and started walking – my body might have been on Shikoku, my mind was somewhere between continents, and very jetlagged!
How to do the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage with limited mobility – and limited time
Are you interested in joining the Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage, but are worried about your mobility? I have started this pilgrimage, completed a section (Tokushima, T1-23, mostly by bicycle) and am sharing my practical tips and planning advice!