Day 8

Temples: 20 Distance logged: 13.32 miles (Fitbit); 10.45 miles (Google) Steps logged: 28,642 (Fitbit); 30,951 (Google) Lodging: 鮒の里 Dwayne walked with me for two hours to the bottom of the mountain this morning, and then we parted ways so he could start his journey home. The path up to and down from 20 (a 450m climb/deacent) felt almost easy without a pack, and I made it in short order. After a ride back to the lodging, I did some laundry and got some much needed relaxation. For the first time since the hike up to Sho Sanji, my calves are no longer screaming at me. Feeling good for continuing the journey (even with my pack) tomorrow.