In 1996, Kenichi Horie sailed from Salinas, Ecuador to Tokyo in a solar boat made of recycled aluminum.
This crossing covered 10,000 miles (16,000 km) in 148 days which earned the Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of the Pacific in a solar-powered boat. The Malt’s Mermaid is on display at Kotohira-gū Shrine in Shikoku, close to the main hall. This is more or less consistent with the dedication of the shrine to mariners.
The shrine also seemed to have a thing about dogs and horses. This little dog was carried most of the way up in a front pack, just like a baby. Speaking of front-packs, we saw a young couple at a shrine where the guy was wearing a front pack with a couple of stuffed animals looking out. Just like your 4-year-old or 6-year-old might do. Some thing you just cannot take pictures of.
And finally, Saturday night at the Kaze no Kuguru hostel for pilgrims and backpackers.....
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