Sunday 31 August 2014
Thursday 21 August 2014
Wednesday 20 August 2014
Fudo Taki 不動滝
Another exploratory walk rewarded with a fine fall. Noticed a strange looking rock in an alcove, went over, turned it up and found it was a Fudo-San statue, righted him, and put him back in his proper place watching over the fall. You can see him centre, left. Felt I'd done a good deed for the day.
Fudo is a Buddhist deity, original Sanskrit name is Acala. He is said to convert anger into compassion and to cut the ties of negative feelings and demons to liberate us from suffering through self-control. There are many waterfalls named after him, as sitting under the icy water is said to purify your soul of desire and attachment, not to mention a modicum of self-control!
Fudo is a Buddhist deity, original Sanskrit name is Acala. He is said to convert anger into compassion and to cut the ties of negative feelings and demons to liberate us from suffering through self-control. There are many waterfalls named after him, as sitting under the icy water is said to purify your soul of desire and attachment, not to mention a modicum of self-control!
Tuesday 19 August 2014
Monday 18 August 2014
Sunday 17 August 2014
Kannon Fall 観音滝
OK, so I've been on a bit of a water fall discovery mission. This one we had to skip under a rope, and proceed rather cautiously to get to it. But I could hear it and had to get a look. It was worth it, 25 metres high and the pool at the bottom was the most beautiful turquoise colour. Must get back here for a dip one hot summers day.
Saturday 16 August 2014
Tamasudare - Bead Curtain Fall
Friday 15 August 2014
Hidden Fall
Was really really happy to find this beautiful little, secluded waterfall, after a steady 2 hour walk. The rock formations were stunning, felt like quite a discovery, as it isn't on the map. The path not very worn, seems to be a training ground for the local Yamabushi (Mountain Ascetics).
Thursday 14 August 2014
Wednesday 13 August 2014
Tuesday 12 August 2014
Flight Delayed in Qatar
This is how it was, the most amazing emerald green sea in Doha. My delayed flight, was a pleasant excursion. Actually, I'm glad I got a to spend some time there.
Monday 11 August 2014
Southampton Art Uni Graduate's Illustration
She is a bit of a heroine for me, so seeing her picture in a window display as I cycled past was just great. Very cool Victorian Adventuress!
Sunday 10 August 2014
Saturday 9 August 2014
Thursday 7 August 2014
Wednesday 6 August 2014
Shades of Sea
Was really getting into the colours of sea, made me understand a lot more about the sensibilities of a country's colour palette.
Tuesday 5 August 2014
Monday 4 August 2014
Sunday 3 August 2014
Saturday 2 August 2014
Friday 1 August 2014
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