Saturday, August 8, 2009

Kobo Daishi

The 9th century Buddhist priest Kobo Daishi encouraged his followers (henro) to complete a 906 mile pilgrimage to 88 shrines. This 'walk of life' was an opportunity for self-examination by confrontation with the unexpected and unknown.

Lake Powell-Wahweap Summer 2009

Hey, I was thinking that rather than just being a stick-in-the-mud, driving the boat, and being the dad that I'd strap on the Slalom ski and give the water a try; it is lots of fun right.


One


Two




Three



Gettin there





Getting closer....




5 seconds later I was being escorted from the water with a pulled "Hammy." So much for my having a good time in the water.

OUCH stoopid