# @thewayfaress on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DIGhFjMStWX
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31338448-thewayfaress-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-06T10:39:31.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Wayfaress (@thewayfaress) — https://gondola.cc/thewayfaress

## Caption

None of us could even remember how to pronounce the name of this island before we arrived (and honestly, even for a few days after — we were a little rattled after a bumpy 3-day sail 🫠). But it ended up being one of the most memorable experiences of our lives. 

The people were astonishingly kind — making balloon animals for the kids at dinner, bringing their families to the port just to say ‘hi’ & look at our boat & welcome us, and even the local children were so caring & sweet to little Darwin & Lenny despite the language barrier. 

And of course, the ocean there!! 🤯 I’ve never seen so much diverse marine life in relatively small area. Not even 5 minutes from port & we’d encounter humpback whales, oceanic mantas, wahoo, turtles, reef sharks, and vibrant coral reefs. 

Because there aren’t airports on Chichi-jima nor the neighboring Ogasawara Islands, it’s a little challenging to visit — you’ve got to brave a 24-hour [rather rough-looking] ferry from Tokyo, or sail on your own like we did. ⛵️

But wow, was it worth it. 😍

Arigato, Chichi-jima — we could never forget your name now. 🙏🏼 

And goodbye, Japan! 🇯🇵 Onto the next adventure… #sailinglavagabonde 
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- **Views:** 120,438
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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Wayfaress | @thewayfaress | https://gondola.cc/thewayfaress | Influencer |

## Tags

travelvlog, japan, beautifuldestinations, traveladdict, travelreels, sailing, travelbucketlist, sailinglavagabonde, ogasawara, chichijima, adventuretravel, travel, adventure

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