Temple: Daizenji – fifth bangai and a nice break on the route. It has a good view and just the right number of stairs.

Dedication: Andy is my brother in law and a great part of the gang of six Suttons and others for the past ten or fifteen years. I had a couple of days off and updated the HDA website with their marathon runners which made me think of him. He did the London Marathon last year and we followed him round cheering and drinking – much easier than what he did.

I had two nights off and stayed in an Airbnb with a bed. I feel a bit slow about starting again today after being in touch with everyone but I’m slowly getting back in the mood. It’s a lovely sunny day with a nice sea breeze.