tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post1988157896876920548..comments2023-10-21T21:57:34.239+10:00Comments on a hazy moon: The Nakasendo WayDelwynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-91996008901826377602011-03-21T08:32:56.108+10:002011-03-21T08:32:56.108+10:00Hi Emily
I walked with Walk Japan whom I highly r...Hi Emily<br /><br />I walked with Walk Japan whom I highly recommend. They organise everything, the transport of bags, the inns to stay in each night and the background historical and cultural info is invaluable.<br />happy travelsDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-63313107373940549392011-03-20T17:51:25.530+10:002011-03-20T17:51:25.530+10:00Did you travel the Nakasendo walk with a company? ...Did you travel the Nakasendo walk with a company? If so, which company and would you recommend them? Your blog and photos look fabulous! Do you think it possible to self-guide for the walking sections? We only have a few days available so will only be able to do a few sections of the walk.Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-17188847724878709382009-03-17T10:51:00.000+10:002009-03-17T10:51:00.000+10:00Dan - http://www.mkgandhi.org/mgmnt.htm Principle ...Dan - <BR/>http://www.mkgandhi.org/mgmnt.htm <BR/><BR/>Principle Centered Leadership byStephen R. Covey<BR/><BR/><BR/>Stephen Covey discusses the 7 social sins here.Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-20133018046901696532009-03-17T10:43:00.000+10:002009-03-17T10:43:00.000+10:00Dan, I have something of that protestant work ethi...Dan, I have something of that protestant work ethic too, possibly too much of it so that I can feel guilty when I am not being productive - like at this time in my life...altho I am actually being very productive creatively.<BR/><BR/>I will do a search on the social sins. Let me know what you come up with.<BR/>Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-35438194395425497812009-03-17T09:59:00.000+10:002009-03-17T09:59:00.000+10:00Hi, Delwyn,In regard to Gandhi's Seven Social Sins...Hi, Delwyn,<BR/><BR/>In regard to Gandhi's Seven Social Sins: they all get me to thinking. It would be interesting to read Gandhi's commentary on these; I'm sure he had interesting things to say. <BR/><BR/>The second, Wealth without work, gets almost a free pass where I live. Few people I know think to question the morality of becoming wealthy from investments. It's always seemed at least morally suspect to me to make money from money. My father insinuated this value into the marrow of my bones from the very beginning.Dan Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628603380292404658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-13652151618780991452009-03-17T08:09:00.000+10:002009-03-17T08:09:00.000+10:00Hello Jennifer, I'm glad you've come again,If you ...Hello Jennifer, I'm glad you've come again,<BR/>If you have read the comment above you will have your answer to the question about why...<BR/><BR/>As for Gandhi - worship without sacrifice - I thought it over and talked about that sin with my friend on the walk and concluded that worship can be in some instances gratuitous, repetitive and empty of emotion and intention to do good - perhaps he is saying that to truly worship which means pay homage, adore God or GIVE SERVICE we must share something of ourselves and act rather than be passive. Offer ourselves and our gifts and talents to that spot in the community/world that needs them.<BR/> <BR/>What do you think?Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-65309207470245734662009-03-17T08:00:00.000+10:002009-03-17T08:00:00.000+10:00Meri, Hi there, hope your seat has a better view t...Meri, Hi there, hope your seat has a better view today.<BR/>I have always had a strong affinity for the East.<BR/>I had been to Japan twice before and absolutely loved it. So much so the first time that I had the crazy urge to pack up and move there. My oldest daughter has been teaching there on and off over the past 5 years and now lives in Tokyo with her Japanese partner.<BR/><BR/>Last year I began to wonder if there were any organised walks in Japan because I love walking I thought I could marry these two passions.<BR/>I googled and came up with walkjapan and everything fell into place from there.<BR/><BR/>The beauty and culture called me Meri and because the adventure involved walking in the outdoors I answered the call.<BR/><BR/>Some of the most important things I learned were:<BR/><BR/>to be reasonably fit...which I was...<BR/>to try all food...<BR/>I prefer a cool Asahi to saki<BR/>there is always beauty to be seen<BR/>the Japanese have a talent for drawing our attention to beauty<BR/>Japanese baths can be bloody hotDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-87502142558450227302009-03-17T07:46:00.000+10:002009-03-17T07:46:00.000+10:00Pamela: Hello again to you this sunny am,What was ...Pamela: Hello again to you this sunny am,<BR/><BR/>What was so lovely about that quote was that someone had taken the time to stop and write it on the side of the old building. It wasn't conspicuous at all, my eye just caught the handwritten script. It was a spot of luck. One of those magical moments in an adventure.Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-18558865338597698922009-03-17T07:42:00.000+10:002009-03-17T07:42:00.000+10:00Willow good morning - another fellow lover of Japa...Willow good morning - another fellow lover of Japanese beauty and charm! Where's Kagoshima?Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-56827934939920667432009-03-17T07:41:00.000+10:002009-03-17T07:41:00.000+10:00Reya. Hi there, well that's good - you are in the...Reya. Hi there, well that's good - you are in the mood to hear a Japanese story or two. And there certainly was that feeling of walking on history...Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-626508954684416502009-03-17T07:39:00.000+10:002009-03-17T07:39:00.000+10:00Bella: so nice to have you visit and thanks for yo...Bella: so nice to have you visit and thanks for your meaningful comments. The toriis were one of the many great sights on the adventure. I will be posting these Nakasendo stories regularly from now on. I have a few up my sleeve...Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-31842153161794690882009-03-17T07:36:00.000+10:002009-03-17T07:36:00.000+10:00Anon: welcome to my neck of the woods. Thank you f...Anon: welcome to my neck of the woods. Thank you for the encouragement and I am glad I have added some pleasure to your London day.<BR/>Happy DaysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-38812542649303276752009-03-17T07:34:00.000+10:002009-03-17T07:34:00.000+10:00Bagman, One syllable short of a haiku but I apprec...Bagman, One syllable short of a haiku but I appreciate the effort!Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-39543952508223516662009-03-17T06:45:00.000+10:002009-03-17T06:45:00.000+10:00"something wonderful only you will know".Lovely."something wonderful only you will know".<BR/><BR/>Lovely.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-65332715506101421982009-03-17T03:44:00.000+10:002009-03-17T03:44:00.000+10:00I have a soft spot in my heart for Japan. I spent ...I have a soft spot in my heart for Japan. I spent a summer in Kagoshima years ago and was smitten with its extraordinary beauty. Wonderful pix!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-618369495007782102009-03-17T03:01:00.000+10:002009-03-17T03:01:00.000+10:00Delwyn, that last of Ghandi's Seven Social Sins ha...Delwyn, that last of Ghandi's Seven Social Sins has got me thinking as well. What does he mean by that, do you know. I am going to investigate that further. Thank you for the thoughtful idea. I would also love to know why you when on this journey, what took you to Japan - maybe another post?Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187999748785622735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-46877306836183977192009-03-17T00:04:00.000+10:002009-03-17T00:04:00.000+10:00What a fascinating undertaking. Why did you feel c...What a fascinating undertaking. Why did you feel called to do this? What was the most important lesson?Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-33228411362775487342009-03-16T23:32:00.000+10:002009-03-16T23:32:00.000+10:00Fantastic - the poems, the images and your story. ...Fantastic - the poems, the images and your story. What a fantastic "walk" you took. I imagine the footprints of all the samurai who walked there before you. Wow.<BR/><BR/>I've been watching Kurosawa films, so I'm on a wavelength with all things Japanese. Thank you!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-41839038358923802932009-03-16T22:05:00.000+10:002009-03-16T22:05:00.000+10:00Oh wow! What a fantastic journey this must have b...Oh wow! What a fantastic journey this must have been. I love seeing paintings and photos of the old interspersed with your contemporary travel photos. Amazing, simply amazing. The tunnel made of toriis must have been very impressive. Can't wait to see more of your journey!Bella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-10782062429049709152009-03-16T21:55:00.000+10:002009-03-16T21:55:00.000+10:00What a beautiful trip I have undertaken guided by ...What a beautiful trip I have undertaken guided by your skillful hand. Many thanks. That last image (top to bottom) sums up pretty much how I feel after reading about your jaunt.<BR/><BR/>Greetings from London.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-58638177142478534502009-03-16T20:24:00.000+10:002009-03-16T20:24:00.000+10:00Beautiful pictures. Envy pours out of me. Almost...Beautiful pictures. Envy pours out of me. Almost a haiku.Bagman and Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06760203276065466927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-12565622691024038252009-03-16T18:43:00.000+10:002009-03-16T18:43:00.000+10:00Mona I am sorry I don't know any Japanese other th...Mona I am sorry I don't know any Japanese other than the 1/2 dozen words tourists use but if you ask Poppy, my daughter she may be able to help.Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-20033485643894275062009-03-16T18:41:00.000+10:002009-03-16T18:41:00.000+10:00Yoon see, welcome to my patch of blogsville. I und...Yoon see, welcome to my patch of blogsville. I understand now. I am glad that you can take something away from my site , that makes me happy.Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-82268897177619597512009-03-16T18:39:00.000+10:002009-03-16T18:39:00.000+10:00Sarah L : then we are kindred spirits my dear beca...Sarah L : then we are kindred spirits my dear because I feel the same draw and desire to see more and understand more of the culture. My daughter did too and was drawing Japanese style pictures when she was very young way before studied Japanese.<BR/>I have many more in the pipeline - perhaps one a week, what do you think?Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-155836879539082676.post-1558233441186148282009-03-16T17:47:00.000+10:002009-03-16T17:47:00.000+10:00Mona ...big storm here too - Armidale northern NSW...Mona ...big storm here too - Armidale northern NSW! and I love love the vignettes ..more please.<BR/>For some reason I am always drawn to Asian scenes/art ...everything. Very restful and obviously speaks to my soul.Sarah Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884012730205363096noreply@blogger.com