hey guys, we are currently strandeed in schipol, but we checked out why adn this is what the bbc have to say. but its ok. klm have provided us with a 5 euro phonecard (to anywhere in the world) adn a ten euro meal card. (the soup is 6 euros! a steak is 23 euros. what am i going to do? complain possibly. silly dutch.)
BBC World News
Typhoon Man-Yi hits southern Japan by Kirsty McCabe
Typhoon Man-Yi, which has been heading towards Japan over the last few days made land in the early hours of Friday morning as it hit the southern island of Okinawa. The typhoon sustained winds of around 100 miles per hour (160km/h) as it hit one of the islands larger cities of Naha.
Several people were injured by the strong winds and heavy rain, which left 11% of all Okinawa’s households; more than 60,000 people without power. Hundreds of flights have been grounded, with many people having to evacuate their homes after heavy rain caused flooding.
The Japanese Meteorological Agency is keeping a close eye on the typhoon which is currently tracking northwards towards the southern main island of Kyushu. Heavy rain has already inundated the island, falling at a rate of more than 2 inches (mm) an hour.
Forecasters expect the typhoon to travel further north over the next few days towards Tokyo, although it remains unclear when, and if the typhoon will hit the capital.
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just your luck to hit japan at the same time as a huge typhooon. 10 euros for eats guess thats what going dutch really means. try and use time to rest up not worth getting stressed out thank goodness you and chris have each other for company and amusement. wishing you a SAFE onward journey guess that will be about 8.30 this evening hope kosho can still meet you at other end luv ya keep safe !!!!!! xxxx
Things seldom go to plan---- I have just messed up on the dates for Craigendarroch, our week is diferent dates this year, thank goodess we had also booked a caravan which John and family can use instead of the chalet. Hope your onward flight takes off soon.
thinking of you . Love Gran
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