We passed Mt Iwo volcano on our way to Nomaike
Impressive
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As we got downwind we did get some small ash particles on the boat!!
A tug with seawall pilings going out to extend seawall
The small fishing town of Nomaike
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The fish house where the fisherman drop off their small catches
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Local fishing boats
Lots of line, nets and other gear on the docks
Mystic Moon tied up to the hotels pontoon
Gorgeous mountains surround the town!!
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Grey Heron on top of the fish house!!
Panoramic view
Fish farms
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Repairing some large nets
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We had a nice GT chat with this man
Peaceful cat
Lots of eagles
Leaving Nomaike for Taira there was a fleet of large fishing vessels anchored
And Coast Guard too
Approaching Taira on Naka Koshiki Shima
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Views of the harbor and town
Massive seawalls
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Duh!!
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Rail system to lift boats
Mystic tied up to the wall in Taira
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Narrow harbor entrance
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Mr Saitosan and his pottery shop
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Sue giving Mr Saitosan and Keikosan prints from her art work
Kathy giving Mr Saitosan a gift of chocolates
Andy, Saitosan and John
Saitosan gave us handmade squid lures!!
A picture of the beautiful beaches and lakes on this island
Keiko and the art gallery proprietor
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Andy, Keiko, Kathy and Sue
John, Kathy, Sue and Andy
Great selfie by Andy
Keiko
soaking up the sun!!
A view of Taira; you can barely see Spruce's and Mystic's mast on the left!!
Mystic Moon and Spruce tied up to the wall
Harbor entrance...a bit rougher in 30kt winds!!
Hmmm.......acid eating away our blockage in the poop hose.....nice and oh the odeur!!!
Kathy, Keiko and Su
Keiko brought us homemade apple pie before we left for Akune
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