Day 16, August 18
This day was an easy pedal back in to Takamatsu. Finished the remaining 3 temples (#86, Shidoji, #85, Yakuriji, #84Yashimaji) by 10:30am, and was on the train back to my wife's dad's place by 11:40. Done with the 88!
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| The owner and I in front of Taiya ryokan. Highly recommended, newly remodeled ryokan. |
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| Takamatsu and the inland sea from #84, Yashimaji |
Overall touring the 88 temples of Shikoku has been an excellent, and very tiring, experience. The beautiful scenery and the friendly people I met on the way will be hard to forget.
Some statistics:
Total days bicycling: 15 (half day at start and half day at end)
Total km bicycled: 1337
Average km/day over 15 full days: 90
Total elevation gain: 14,000m
Total calories expended bicycling: 38,000 (according to Garmin)
Way to go! I remember around temple #60 you didn't think you would have time to finish but you pushed through. The trip sounded great and the hospitality along the way really was nice to see.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou made it although you have been talking about drinking beer beside bike ride.
I am sure it was a really a good experience.