The toughest day on the trail: up and down endless steps

To Hongu, then onwards to Koguchi with 8km of road walking (ugh) and 8km of trail walking (yay)

A long walk to the shrines

Hiking in the mist, then an pleasant afternoon. An enjoyable day.

A walk around Kyoto in the morning, then we start our hike on the Komodo Kodo trail.

Packing for two and a half trips at once: the Sierra, the rest of the PCT, and the Kumano Kodo