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  • Day 59

    Mt. Fuji & Omaezaki

    March 1, Philippine Sea ⋅ 🌬 54 °F

    Violent wind shook the ship all night. Hearts sink as the captain confirms this morning we are not going to pull into port as planned. The forecast calls for worsening conditions which means we could be trapped and miss Kobe tomorrow. Instead, we explore the protection of Suruga Bay which offers a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji just 35 miles away. As we swing around and exit the shelter, building seas and wind rising to 45-50 knots slaps us around. Gusts are strong enough to rip chunks of paint off the ship. We’re sorry to miss Omaezaki, but agree it’s not worth the risk.Read more