Farewell by maggiemae

Farewell

Posting this tonight while we have brief time for internet. Our departure from Osaka today was inspiring! A large band of young people played in a brass band with lots of drums and cymbals and a young quartet of agile dancers cavorted across the concrete pier. From the boat we were waving and cheering while sipping our lunch martinis - wine in my case. There were so many people at this outdoor deck restaurant that we had to wait for our food but the waiters kept plying us with drinks- I lost count! Seem to make a habit of ricocheting off walls!

Three good things:
1. The fire boat came out to give us a display as seen here!
2. Went up in the largest Ferrywheel in - somewhere. It took 15 minutes to go around and I couldn’t look! It gave me the willies!
3. An apologetic letter from the Captain saying unfortunately they couldn’t control the weather that we experienced recently! We thought that he could - Captains can do anything!
Wonderful capture and comp! It sure sound like such a wonderful trip!
May 5th, 2016  
A superb shot Maggiemae ,and your humorous account of the day is not to be missed -- you should make your travels and experiences into a book !!-- another one for under your belt !
May 5th, 2016  
Great capture of the water boat and narrative
May 5th, 2016  
Bep
Lovely capture, glad you're sharing your trip with us.
May 5th, 2016  
Very nice goodbye!
May 5th, 2016  
Well you must have felt mighty important Maggie.....quite goose bump moment for you all!
May 5th, 2016  
Beautiful view.
May 5th, 2016  
Interesting capture.. We had the same experience when our cruise ship left Osaka.
May 5th, 2016  
This could have been taken in New York City. Sounds like a marvelous lunch but perhaps not conducive to preventing wall ricocheting! Good for you to take the Ferris wheel ride even if you didn't look!
May 5th, 2016  
Sounds like a lovely farewell
May 5th, 2016  
Looks like a nice sailaway, glad the waters are still calm.
May 5th, 2016  
Lovely capture, reminds me of our visit in 2012. Thanks for the memories.
May 6th, 2016  
Awesome display!
May 6th, 2016  
Haha, love your funny comments. What a fab trip you're having.
May 6th, 2016  
wonderful colors
May 6th, 2016  
Sounds like a good time was had by all and what a great send off. Impressive display from the fire boat and nicely captured
May 6th, 2016  
Good composition in a good colour.
May 7th, 2016  
Those water formations, if they can be called that, are beautiful!
May 9th, 2016  
Wow.
May 10th, 2016  
Such a wonderful photo, Maggiema. Sounds like one big party except for the rough seas and falling. FAV
May 20th, 2016  
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