Day 3: Lightning, Longevity & Leaving Wahine Behind #LongevityJourney #boatlife #BlueZone

Day 3 of my 30-day journey through Japan’s longevity hotspots took a surprising turn. While bailing out my tender in heavy rain, lightning struck close enough to shake the boat and leave me wondering if Wahine herself had been hit. Thankfully, everything survived — including me! Now I’m leaving Buren Bay, where the Respect for the Aged Festival has just wrapped up, and heading to Naze to catch a 14.5-hour island-hopping ferry to Okinawa. There, I’ll be digging deeper into the big question: what went wrong with the Blue Zone? #LongevityJourney #boatlife #BlueZone Welcome to Pacific Solo, where I, Lowell Sheppard, share my sailing adventures and discoveries around Japan. Initially, my goal was to sail across the Pacific solo before turning 70, but that journey is on permanent hold due to unforeseen circumstances. Now, at 70, I’m setting a new course to replicate what I did 25 years ago by bike—sailing the full length of Japan while following the annual Cherry Blossom front. Along the way, I’ll explore Japan’s fascinating culture, its aging population, and what it means to live an energized, active life. Join me as I continue to learn, grow, and share the stories of my journey. Also, check out my sister channel, Never Too Late Academy, for content on personal growth, adventure, and living life to the fullest.https://www.youtube.com/@nevertoolateacademy Thanks as always to my patrons and sponsors and to @sailingramona for the drone shots. #sailingjapan #boatlife #adventure