Today includes castles, a new kind of Japanese wildlife, an interesting character and an unexpected evening activity.

There’s no rain today but a different type of weather challenges me on the way to Uwajima

There’s no sunshine today but the scenery on the way to Sukumo is stunning

I try to ride more than 100km in an effort to reach temple 38 – the furthest from another temple.

Today gets off to an unusual start as I cycle along the coast then head inland to Kubokawa

It’s not raining today, there isn’t an insanely steep climb up to a temple, it’s actually just lovely!

It’s a lovely morning with a light load but then the rain sets in for the rest of the Kochi city temples

I head up the coast from Cape Misaki, meet a new friend, and face an afternoon test.