I just arrived at my hostel in Osaka. It was a very nice flight on JAL69. Loved the food and the service. I sat next to an introverted accountant on her way to see her 80 year old grandparents. She is the only granddaughter so she is very special. I tried not to bug her …
Well, I have thought way too much about what to carry. My total load is 17.6 pounds (8 kgs). I am fully ready to camp with the bivy setup. That said, I plan to avoid stormy nights. Luckily, the route has various places to stay other than wide open areas. Gossamer Gear Ranger 35 Backpack …
I’m excited about my next adventure. In two days, I will be in Osaka, Japan just in time for a Typhoon. Luckily, I have a hotel that night and should be just fine. The very next day I will take the train to Shikoku and start walking the first 6 temples. Only 800 miles!