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Day 11/12: Of sacred shrines, sneezing fits, and the most life-changing McDonald’s hack ever
Byadmin March 30, 2025May 31, 2025

They say the journey matters more than the destination. But those people have clearly never taken a perfectly good bus to the Kumano Nachi-Taisha Shrine. Yes, I “cheated.” No, I do not feel bad. Because the second I stepped off that bus, I was smacked in the face by the most jaw-dropping sight in all…

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Day 7: Kumano Kodo – Nakahechi Route — Sweat, sushi, and the sacred womb of shame
Byadmin March 26, 2025May 31, 2025

Woke up leisurely — because I’m on pilgrimage, not parole — packed my suitcase, and shipped it ahead like a dignified traveler who refuses to carry unnecessary weight (because that’s what my emotional baggage is for). Caught the 0910 bus to Takijiri-Oji, the gateway to the Kumano Kudo, a World Heritage pilgrimage trail. Sounds serene,…

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