The rhythm is starting to set in. Wake up, pack, step out, and go. There’s something strange about knowing your entire day has one purpose: move forward. No emails, no phone calls, no decisions to make—just the next step forward.
I’ve started to enjoy how quiet it is out here. Not just noise, but mental noise. Out here, there’s space. And in that space, things start to come up. Thoughts I’ve probably been pushing off for a while.
And then there are the temples. A lot of temples. They’re all a little different, but I have a feeling you might all get sick of temple photos before I do.
Today we went from Temple 7 to 11. We covered a little under 15 miles as well. Getting out, the day started off as good as I could’ve hoped. Since we got dropped off quite far from our route the night before, we were told someone would come pick us up and bring us back. As promised, and right on time, a bus showed up and took us back. It ended up being a lovely place and super comfortable.
Just out making new friends.
The interesting things along the way. I thought it was creative how they designed this offset with the boom.
Temple 10 of 88.
At each temple, I take a moment to ask for strength and healing for my mom. I pray for the health and well-being of my family and friends. And beyond that, I find myself hoping for something bigger—for a little more peace in the world, and that people might find their way back to kindness toward one another.
I know… not exactly small requests.
Bridge over troubled water. Simon, Garfunkel, and I all miss you Grandma
This little tractor was really cool. They could load it with rice seedlings and it plants them quite quickly.
These door ways are built for a different height bracket. I’ve hit my head more times than I’d like to admit. So, I’m either now clumsy or Japan is politely reminding me to bow more.
It was nice they had a washing machine for us to use. I pushed buttons for 15 minutes before it turned on. I don’t have a clue what cycle it ran, but the clothes smelled better than they did so I’m calling it a win!
Every moment here feels like a real life game of “The legend of Zelda.”
This picture might not look confusing at first, but you get a little nervous on how to use this shower without knowing.
Who would’ve guessed flushing a toilet could be so confusing and require such a commitment. Gotta say though, every seat so far has been heated….so even when you push the wrong button, at least you’re comfortable while you figure out what you just started.
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