Alex and Giles do (what was supposed to be) a brief trip to Osaka and Kojima

[Madame Buttonfly]

My poor boys…

But they are safe and well, and have power and internet access, so we count our blessings - many people are having a truly desperate time.

Latest news is that they are booked on flight from Nagoya via Helsinki on Thursday, which will get them back home on Thursday evening - my fingers, toes etc. are crossed.

And it could have been far worse, I was considering making the trip with them... 

[neph93]

Thanks for the update. While it must be stressful for them I’m sure they’re making the best of it.

[Jett129]

Glad to hear they’ve found a way to get home. Will be even happier when you post they’ve arrived.

[ROman]

Gee and I thought I've had travel delays. Best of luck to you both. The earlier shots looked great, so hopefully it was all worth it, Which I'm sure it was. Safe travels…

[Paul9221]

Get home safe, guys!

[sabergirl]

Thanks for the update @Madame Buttonfly !  I'm glad to hear they were able to get a flight.  I hope everything goes smoothly.

My heart goes out to all of our Japanese bretheren.  More than their fair share of scary weather this year.

[Giles]

Plan now is that we catch a Shinkansen to Nagoya, and fly out tomorrow.  We're going to make the best of it, Haraki will pop down from Tokyo and we will have a meal with him and Ken to discuss business - saves me/us going to LA again in near future…...

[Giles]

So…....Worked out how to get to Nagoya.  Walked to the local station - shut.  No taxi's.  Back at the hotel waiting for the shuttle bus to nearest open station.....

[den1mhead]

@sabergirl:

Thanks for the update @Madame Buttonfly !  I'm glad to hear they were able to get a flight.  I hope everything goes smoothly.

My heart goes out to all of our Japanese bretheren.  More than their fair share of scary weather this year.

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[Seul]

Bollocking Buddha - safe travels  :o

I too will be relieved when I see you in gloomy, foggy English weather!..

[Giles]

We have made it to Nagoya, thanks for all your help @Sarina …....Dinner with Ken tonight....

[neph93]

An estimated 3000 have been trapped at Kansai terminal. No flights for a week apparently… https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/05/typhoon-jebi-thousands-stranded-at-island-airport-in-japan

[wdw]

Quite an adventure.  Hope all goes well and you get a speedy(ish) return.

[David_pll]

Echoing the others, hoping for a safe & speedy return trip home!

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[Giles]

We are in the lounge awaiting our flight to Helsinki.  Because the typhoon was an "Act of God", we will not be able to claim for hotels etc.  But we will get reimbursed for our travel from Osaka to Nagoya….

[JDelage]

Glad to know you're safe. Quite the adventure…

[louisbosco]

@Giles:

We are in the lounge awaiting our flight to Helsinki.  Because the typhoon was an "Act of God", we will not be able to claim for hotels etc.  But we will get reimbursed for our travel from Osaka to Nagoya….

mm i'm not too sure about that. All travel insurance cover natural disasters or "act of god" and the payout depends on the level of cover. i've just gone into my product disclosure statement (PDS) under RAC travel insurance  and it says under emergency enpenses that it covers "Cover for emergency Additional Accommodation, Meal and Travelling Expenses if Your Trip is disrupted due to a natural disaster, serious weather event or even lost passports."

You might wanna go over the fine print and see where you can claim from..

i was able to claim mine back in 2009 for damages to personal belongings etc. we did not have any delay at that time so that didn't need any claiming.

[Giles]

We are home, but Kansai Airport still in deep shit….

https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/2163146/kansai-airport-resumes-domestic-flights-after-typhoon

[Giles]

Here's some good footage of the tanker that hit the bridge causing it to be closed….

And the damage it caused - no wonder train operations are still suspended....

lezvg

[Giles]

H loved the Astis gloves that we took to him as a gift….

They will be up on the website soon. About 30 different models/designs...