Experiencing Japan the slow way (on the 750-mile Shikoku Pilgrimage)

Episode 168 July 22, 2021 00:47:29
Experiencing Japan the slow way (on the 750-mile Shikoku Pilgrimage)
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Experiencing Japan the slow way (on the 750-mile Shikoku Pilgrimage)

Jul 22 2021 | 00:47:29

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Hosted By

Rolf Potts

Show Notes

“Don’t define your journey while you’re still on it. Be open to it. Don’t think it’s only going to be one way.” – Paul Barach

In this episode of Deviate, Rolf and Paul discuss why Paul chose Japan for a pilgrimage, and the seven categories of disciplines he used on the hike (1:40); the route and history of the Shikoku Pilgrimage (9:40); Paul’s experiences on the trail (21:00); and Paul’s lessons and regrets from the trip, including why you shouldn’t define your journey while you’re still on it (34:30).

Paul Barach is a stand-up comic, storyteller, producer, and writer. He is the author of Fighting Monks and Burning Mountains, about his experience hiking the Shikoku Pilgrimage trail.

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