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Berlin will stay Berlin
An act of cowardice will not change Berlin. I am sure of this. This city has endured worse wounds than this one for half a century, it has welcomed refugees from all over the world (even from Berlin to Berlin). Its inhabitants are among the most tolerant people I know of. Deep inside, I believe…
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Back to Berlin
Coming back after the pilgrimage was honestly a big relief. New challenges lie ahead of me, and I’ll be happy to face them now.
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The day after: Kyoto
I came to Japan to collect temple stamps and eat raw fish. Now I’m all out of stamps.
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Day 43: closing the circle
My pilgrimage is over. All 88 temples have been visited. A feeling of genuine happiness is with me now, and it’s great!
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Day 42: the kechigan’s eve
The word “kechigan” means the act of completing the o-henro. Something I’m about to do tomorrow. I can’t wait!