This and That in Feb

February is known to be the coldest month in Fukuoka.

But as you can see @ some of the pictures here below....

there are nice days as well.

It's now our 29th year of being "house less".

First 19+ years on board of Jan Haring an now almost 10 on board of Alishan.

And we still like it...even in winter.

Especially here in Meinohama Fishing Port..

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Fisherman Shota shouting: Hey Yap, do you want some kombu? 昆布

A few boats further it's Ma-chin...offering us a nice fish.

Yes we are well looked after.

And we too look after our host country...like posting this picture.

You think of it what you like...

The Nishi Nihon Newspaper, a biggy here in Japan, is of course always on the look-out for Stories.....

Somehow they had spotted Alishan.

And like other years, we had to celebrate 3 birthdays in a row.

It's the 23th time to do so.

 The first time we met Paparin was in 1989 during a pre-race party for the

Auckland-Fukuoka Yacht Race.

(that's how and why we came to Japan).

Ever since, Paparin has been looking after us ever, hence 

He is our Paparin. 

82 years young.

A few days later it was time to invite Mena for a meal.

(read more about Mena   HERE  ).

And then we had an other birthday in the family, 

Sister Noriko.

(to Nori and Wakame aka Tante Prik).

So, again a party meal on board of Alishan. 

......see here how creative Marijke's cooked-food art has become...;-)

(btw, it's aubergine with xyz sauce and some andive).

Salute