Saying goodbye is never easy but this part of our odyssey has come to an end and we must say farwell at the airport to Toshi & Yumi as we all fly onwards, us to Yokohama and Toshi & Yumi to Osaka. Day 65 – May 7th. All good things must come to an end […]
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Kamikamagarishima to Tokuyama Sailing on Big Elle
This moring it was very calm as we leave Miyamori Port and make our way to Tokuyama. The sun is slowly breaking through the fog in patches but before we set sail we have a strong cup of coffee. Day 58 – April 30th. Leaving Kamikamagarishima in fog and dead calm waters was quite something, […]
Seto Inland Sea Sailing, Osaki to Shiraishi Island
We leave Osaki in Wakayama with Shiraishi Island our destination. Nestled in the Seto Inland Sea in Okayama Prefecture you can find this tiny, quirky island which acording to the locals it is still quite unknown to most Japanese, making it the perfect place to relax and get intouch with nature again. Day 55 – […]
Diamond Princess Dwarfs Big Elle in Japanese Waters
The cruise ship Diamond Princess is heading to Kobe, Japan today and will be close to Osaka later in the afternoon. Big Elle, the 55 foot cruising yacht will try and meet up with Diamond Princess as she closes in on her arrival into Kobe later on. It all depends on good timing and weather […]
Party Time on The Yacht ‘Big Elle’ in Wakayama
Today we get to visit Wakayama where we will prepare things for tomorrows sailing on the yacht ‘Big Elle’. Before we go though we must do some shopping for food in a local Japanese supermarket, where we buy some unusual items for party night on Big Elle. Day 40 – April 12th, 2014. Before we […]
Japanese BBQ with Toshi Yumi & Friends
Our first Japanese bbq invitation in Japan with our new friends. Japan people are some of the most generous and kindest that we have met. Japan has such a high level of hospitality and respect for each other, it really is something to experience if you ever have the opportunity to. Day 34 – April […]