October 15

October 15

This day is the second easy day because we split one long day into two easy ones. We did that when I was not feeling well, but everything is back to where it was; I'm just normal tired and sore. Tomorrow will be another long day, leaving only 11 days to the walk if all goes well.

Today we are staying at a Hotel Kosumo in outer Imabari that has public baths, a sento, that is used by the public and hotel guests. I don't think it's an idea that will ever catch on in the United States. The most interesting part was a section in this big bath that had a sign declaring it a pulse bath. Ready to try almost anything I walked over to the area and stepped into it and involuntarily let out a small yell. The area was electrified and it gave me a mild shock. An old man close by gave me a look like I was odd or something. And I may be odd but normal in my reaction. I can't see why anyone would want to torture themselves with that but I saw a guy immerse himself into those shocking waters. I just didn't know what he was feeling. He did grimace a bit but I didn't pay it any attention.

Fall is certainly in the air, but it will be a bit warm tomorrow, 27 degrees Cent. which is 80 degrees Fahrenheit. We're pretty used to that kind of weather by now, but don't really like it.
What can you do, but keep walking.

We may not have internet for a while, like after the trek is over, so until then or if we are lucky to find a connection...ja mata.