August 2012
Located in the south of Kyushu, the small island of Amami Oshima is a perfect getaway from all of life's little stresses. It is situated about half way between Kagoshima and Okinawa and takes about 11 hours on an overnight ferry. We took the ferry from Kagoshima port, but there is also a ferry from Tokyo, I believe!
Our ferry was delayed due a storm out at sea, so we had no other option than to stay in Kagoshima. We found a secluded beach on the west coast where we were able to camp for free. We stayed there for two nights until we were able to journey on to our dream destination!
Sun behind the clouds
The music maker
Cooking alfresco
Colours
Amami means 'love me' in Italian. And how could you not? With sub-tropical weather, beautiful beaches and a relaxed way of life, Amami Oshima is a true island paradise. I fell in love with the name so much that I wanted to name our first daughter 'Amami'.
Mangrove forest
Seperated in the forest
Together again.
Whatever works!
Hammocking
Making a fire
A beautiful red flower found in Amami.
Reflection
Big heart
Ducks at the chill chill cafe
Lunch
Quiet time.
The cook and a local fisherman.
A hermit crab in it's shell and on the move.
The local supermarket
Be careful. They bite!
Salt factory. The furnace where they boil sea water to collect the salt.
Helping out. Adding fuel to the fire.
Salt. We bought some.
Karaoke and dinner with new friends.
A rainbow on our last day.
'Amami' sunset
