Hello All,
We left Tannowa at 0500 this morning to catch the outgoing tide. A few of our friends came down to say goodbye and Kondo actually escorted us out the narrow channel to the outside bay with his sailboat. Every time I leave the places I spend a lot of time at I always feel so sad. We will be in the Pacific Ocean in a few hours and we have a little south breeze to help us along. I am motor sailing at the moment but if the wind predictions are correct we should be under sail only some time tonight.
Last night one of me friends Hirata took me out to dinner to a really nice French restaurant. He brought a friend along and we had a great time. He called it my last dinner in Japan. We were up really late getting last minute things done and put away so we are a little tired.
I had the time of my life in Japan even though I was only in a few places in Osaka Bay. The one thing that happens when you spent so much time like I did is you make really good friends and I want to thank them all for making me feel so welcome.
We are Alaska bound and I am very happy to be out sailing again.
PEACE
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Rick,
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Japan. The country is beautiful and I enjoyed the people who I didn't work for. Those I worked with were great. I understand your feeling when leaving friends behind. However, we are looking forward to your trip home and continued reports of progress and adventure on your blog posts. Safe trip Rick and good sailing!!