Spent today getting my provisioning and last minute shopping organized. went downtown to see some of the old town. visited a famous shrine – Kushida – where an annual festival involves men carrying this massive creation for lack of a better word – something that dates back to ancient days when it was done to avoid the plague visiting.
More photos can be found at bruce’s photos
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I like the cherry blossom but is this also a photo of your accommodation ?
Hey Bruce, glad to see you made it! Have a great trip and will be following so keep us up to date.
Good to hear from you Greg, I am renting an old arctic raider- will hope to be on the water today – or Friday latest. looks to be a fascinating coastline- so far so good.