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Pacific Odyssey - Leg 5
Papua New Guinea to Osaka - for more information see http://www.salts.ca/010_SALTS_odyssey.htm
tracking Pacific Grace: 66 recorded positions
tracking Pacific Grace: 66 recorded positions
| Last Position: 34°39'54.00 N 135°26'16.80 E on March 11th 2008 @ 18:00 |
Ship's Log:
We weighed anchor at 0730hrs and made our way into Osaka, a gigantic
city, somewhat overwhelming. On our entry we counted 7 bridges, all
suspension. The city looks new and efficient and clean. By 1000hrs we were
tied up to an immaculate dock covered in green artificial turf, alongside
the Universal Studios Hotel; on initial investigation, it looks like an
ideal spot and we feel very fortunate. People have been very friendly and
very helpful everywhere we go. It took our shipping agent Nanjo and Skipper
3 hours to clear in with Customs and Immigration and for Skipper to find out
all he needs to know i.e. get information for our stay here, lining up
sources for ship supplies and places for the cooks to buy 5 weeks worth of
food, figuring out the process for trainees that are leaving the boat,
sights to see etc. It was a beautiful sunny day and no one minded having to
remain on the ship; we sat on deck, chatted, played Scrabble, read, wrote
etc. By 1500hrs trainees and crew were free to explore Osaka. Just as
Gillian knew some Chinese and was able to help some of us out, Jordan knows
some Japanese. He has been a big help translating for Skipper and it has
allowed us to get to know more Japanese people than we would have otherwise;
it has been a door into knowing Japan better. Where we are docked is next
door to Universal Studios and its influence is seen not far away. We can
see the roller coaster ride from the ship and can hear the screaming.
Otherwise the area is very quiet and peaceful and offers lots of
opportunities for good walks. Most of the trainees returned to the ship for
supper and the feeling is that they are excited about the things there are
to do here. We are sending 2 logs tonight; this one and a detailed log that
covers our final day in Hiroshima and our first day at sea. We save the
detailed logs for when we are in port as they are very expensive to send via
the Imarsat. The detailed log comes before the one sent yesterday. Enjoy
them both. Until tomorrow, good-night, Bonice.
city, somewhat overwhelming. On our entry we counted 7 bridges, all
suspension. The city looks new and efficient and clean. By 1000hrs we were
tied up to an immaculate dock covered in green artificial turf, alongside
the Universal Studios Hotel; on initial investigation, it looks like an
ideal spot and we feel very fortunate. People have been very friendly and
very helpful everywhere we go. It took our shipping agent Nanjo and Skipper
3 hours to clear in with Customs and Immigration and for Skipper to find out
all he needs to know i.e. get information for our stay here, lining up
sources for ship supplies and places for the cooks to buy 5 weeks worth of
food, figuring out the process for trainees that are leaving the boat,
sights to see etc. It was a beautiful sunny day and no one minded having to
remain on the ship; we sat on deck, chatted, played Scrabble, read, wrote
etc. By 1500hrs trainees and crew were free to explore Osaka. Just as
Gillian knew some Chinese and was able to help some of us out, Jordan knows
some Japanese. He has been a big help translating for Skipper and it has
allowed us to get to know more Japanese people than we would have otherwise;
it has been a door into knowing Japan better. Where we are docked is next
door to Universal Studios and its influence is seen not far away. We can
see the roller coaster ride from the ship and can hear the screaming.
Otherwise the area is very quiet and peaceful and offers lots of
opportunities for good walks. Most of the trainees returned to the ship for
supper and the feeling is that they are excited about the things there are
to do here. We are sending 2 logs tonight; this one and a detailed log that
covers our final day in Hiroshima and our first day at sea. We save the
detailed logs for when we are in port as they are very expensive to send via
the Imarsat. The detailed log comes before the one sent yesterday. Enjoy
them both. Until tomorrow, good-night, Bonice.
Observations:
a gorgeous day; blue skies, warm temperatures
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