Exploring Kyushu and beyond, a never ending story, part 19

Posting this update got somewhat delayed because of Nori.

RIP boy.

Anyway, see here some memo shots from 

 last summer's Billie Bee Bus trips.

The main trip we took.

2230 happy kilometers.

Well, we didn't drive all that way.

We got helped by the ferry service between Oita and Shikoku.

Naruto Whirlpools at Sunrise. Definite a " must " on your trip-list if you explore Shikoku. This viewpoint also has a very convenient overnight P.

An other perfect stop-over during one of our camper road trips. Going for an early morning stroll to explore the neighborhood is

The Best Moment of the day.

Ehhh, stuck in a Highway Traffic Jam.

First time in a long time.

Covid had some advantage points.

Please note the electric sign: 34 C 

The aircon in Billie works like a charm, built to cool down 20+ passengers.

Cool Morning to You. From a misty mountain location. The Best Place to be to escape the summer heat.

Space and Peace.

Escaping the Heat. 25 C versus 35 C. Happy to have the option to retreat with Billie Bee the Camper

Typical Michinoeki scenery.

 

                                                              Shiramine 

                                                                        Shiramine 

Shiramine 

 Hakusan playground.

Midway a 12 hour hike at Hakusan.

It was either rain or clouds.

But for sure Magic.

Shirakawago 

A well known photoshoot location.

Now we have seen it with our own eyes.

And yes, it's worth it.

At Ine Port we were witnessing the local Obon preparations.

15 August.

Ine Port This is the main road at Ine-port in Kyoto Pref. We took an early morning stroll and it was just awesome.

The place is famous for it's views FROM the water.

But us being boat-people, we prefer to stroll the roads. And yes, Billie Bus drove down this road!

Photoshoot along the coast in Tottori Prefecture.

Nice !! 

Home Sweet Home Meinohama.

Showing Alishan and one of the rental campers.

Salute.

 

RIP buddy Nori.

 Thank you Nori for being a loyal crewmember for 20 years.

(October 2002~October 2022)

There will be loads of katsuo sashime waiting for you at the end of the rainbow.

Here, you'll be dearly missed.

Exploring Kyushu, a never ending story, part 18

July 2022 was truly a month On the Move.

Tsunoshima.
Billie Bee Camperbus 

with the famous bridge to the island in the background.

Yappari Good Morning.
Fukuoka's sky-line.

Yappari Cicada Buzzing.
The sound of these creatures tells us: Summer is here.

 Bridges.
Japan has many islands. Luckily for us camper drivers, 

a lot of these jewels are easily accessible thanks to these bridges.
Picture: The bridge to Hirado Island.

Yappari Sunset Sailing.
That's what we did before campervan-life.
Those were happy days, too.

Nope we aren't lost, but 

Google Maps likes to test our driving skills by times.....

Fun-day hike with Marijke. 

At Iiharayama, just around the corner from us.

And another hike.

Can't get enough of it.

Oronoshima Port.

A very to-my-liking breakfast at Oroya Ryokan.

Once a month I stay at Oronoshima for 3 days, 

being involved with helping the ES and JH students with their English. 

FUN times !!

And look what was spotted in Osaka?

Our beloved Jan Haring.

Home for 19 years, 80.000 miles and so many memories.

Too bad the new owner doesn't look after Jan Haring.

But at least High and Dry on land,  he is save from sinking.

Yappari Lighthouse.
Just as I was passing-by, I stumbled upon this model of a LH somewhere " downtown " Osaka. 

As you might know (or not) in our previous life we were maritime navigators.
Hence, all lighthouses are our best friends.

Friend Mr Hono san posing with this well know sailboat 

Mr Horie, being 80+ years young, 

sailed her non-stop across the pacific From San Fran to Kobe.

Read more here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenichi_Horie

Yappari Bridges.
There are plenty of them at the Seto Naikai. 

And as you can see, some are huge.
Last week we did 4 of them in 2 days during a sailboat delivery trip. Next week, has #4 on the list for our camper trip 😀

Some more pictures taken during that delivery from Kobe - Fukuoka.

At rest in Niihama Yacht Harbor.

Moments you want to last for ever.......

Salute.