Rides 4,5,6: sun, rain, hills, remote mountain roads
The weather forecast has been accurate. It was supposed to rain all day riding out of the Iya Valley, and it did. A winding road through the beautiful steep canyon was even enjoyable in the light rain.
Apparently, the “Peeing Boy” (as they call it) represent the children of the past that used to climb on this cliff and pee off the edge to show their bravado. Of course, they are using the Brussels manikin pee for this, but there’s no reference.
Temple #12 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. (henro)
Out my hotel room window. Lots of wisteria in this small town. I took the ferry from Tokushima to Wakayama. They always take great care with bicycles.
robert j. mang cycling/travel 
Oh my so very GREEN!!
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Such fun.
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