Based on the model itinerary on the Kumano Kodo official website, my trip was supposed to last until Day 4, with a visit to Nachi Falls and its surrounding area on that final day. However, due to some schedule changes with my friend, I needed to return to Osaka by 6 pm on the last day. So, after much thought, I decided to squeeze the Day 4 itinerary into the afternoon of Day 3. As it turned out, the route I took could actually be completed in three days. That meant I could leave for Osaka via an early train from Kii-Katsuura on Day 4. Let’s continue with Day 3. After breakfast, I boarded a bus heading to Shingu and got off at the Michi-no-Eki Kumanogawa bus stop, which is exactly the departure point for the traditional boat ride to Shingu. If river cruising isn’t your thing, you can simply stay on the bus until it reaches Shingu. Along the river, there are a few waterfalls. About halfway through the ride, we made a brief stop at a riverside spot with a white rock believed to be the rem...
We will be going to eastern Java coming next two weeks, if God permits. While searching for some info, found out there are people out there sharing Lonely Planet guide books for free, in pdf format. So out of guiltiness, downloaded it (shhh.....). Save some bucks. I think government should consider giving tax relief for e-book purchase as well. I've been downloading many e-books nowadays, which is a good sign - environmental friendly - considering I've stopped buying books. That act alone might have saved few trees to be converted into paper (?). Perhaps Kindle will be my next investment?
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