More sailing in the mangroves- Ten Thousand Islands, January 2018

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After cremation, families perform kotsuage (bone-picking): relatives use large chopsticks in pairs to transfer large bone fragments (feet to head) into urns— the only time sharing chopsticks is allowed. 🌫 1. Yūrei (Japanese Ghosts) Traditional Japanese ghosts: • Wear white burial clothes • Have long black hair • Often appear at night • May not have visible feet People often visit graves during: • Obon (August) – a festival honoring ancestors’ spirits • Higan (spring and autumn equinox) – a time for remembrance During these times, graveyards are full of families bringing flowers and incense. They often feel more like calm gardens than dark or scary places.

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Ahoy All, It's time to cast your votes for the 2nd Annual International Cruisers Awards.The International Cruisers Awards were created by the Young Cruisers Association as a way to highlight and reward cruisers for their hard work in content creation as well as shine a light on outstanding individuals in the cruising culture. This year we are in consideration of the best YouTube Channel of 2023 in the cruising genre & best YouTube episode of 2023 in the cruising genre. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SO here is how it works... -Click on the link below https://youngcruisers.org/awards -Vote for WE|Sail in either category (Best YouTube Video & Best YouTube Episode) -Confirm your Vote in your email ***if you don't confirm the vote it won't count*** Voting ends on October 1st, so please be sure to vote now! Thank you everyone who follows and supports the adventures of WE! Cheers, WE

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