Chillie and Rum

Chillies and Rum. Travel and Photographs. Surf, sun and sport. That’s what we’re about. With a slight preference for anything hot and spicy, including food, places and people. Cricket today, surf tomorrow, Sri Lanka for now and who knows what next. Follow if you dare.

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Obon (お盆 ) at Fukuoka's Gokoku Shrine

Obon (お盆 ) at Fukuoka’s Gokoku Shrine

A couple take a closer look at the beautiful handmade lanterns

During these current crazy times when it seems that the world has gone entirely mad and most people are so afraid of dying that they have stopped living, it’s good to know that there are still centuries old traditions and festivals that will not die out soon. They may change a little or be tempered down due to circumstances, but…

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Beautiful Ohori Park at dusk - perfect Sundowner spot. #FukuokaCity #Ohori #Kyushu #Japan (at Ohorikoen, Chuo-ku) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE5_Rgsp59U/?igshid=pdz69zb3j5tx

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That moment when you realize that your Lockdown Booze stash is getting dangerously low ..... and then you remember the SOS emergency rations that you buried in the dead of night. #HappyFriday #Kanpai to a #HappyWeekend #LoveJapan https://www.instagram.com/p/B_6tuYqJ4rt/?igshid=1d4ietanbqp0r

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Friday Beach Sundowner picnic ready! Spicy Teriyaki Chicken, Menchi-Katsu style Scotch eggs wrapped in Pork & Beef mince. Served with a chilli tomatoe relish. All home cooked! Thanks @justonecookbook and @tastyjapan for the inspiration! #lovejapan #fukuoka #homecooked Now let’s get the beer! Happy Week-end! 🍻 (at Tenjin (Fukuoka)) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ou8WYJIRF/?igshid=lu3rjn5orcr4

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#GoldenWeek coming up in Japan next week - seems to be set for a #stayhome event nationwide! In the meantime -Happy Week end! 💃🏽🍾 If you’re stuck in Prohibition SA - try “smokkel” some Tequila from your neighbour and have a party anyway! #tgif #happyweekend #enoughcovid19already #lovejapan (at Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Y-GrDpNDm/?igshid=wgqff0sbcgv9

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What a spectacular event #matchforafrica Much respect for @rogerfederer @rafaelnadal - 2 of the most talented and humble sportsmen in the world. You entertained on another level for a great cause. Welcome to The #MotherCity #CapeTown Record breaking crowd of 51954! (at Cape Town Stadium) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8TYrDMJKOW/?igshid=194jmdcrt3md6

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Chilly weather and even chillier waters to surf in - but what a beautiful rainbow this morning! #capetown #rainbow #southafrica @capetown @capetownmag (at Moullie Point) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3YxMt8g-vE/?igshid=1m3jpvj3zr5wo

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You know life is great when this is your toughest challenge to face for the day! Happy Week-end! #Beer #coconuts #cocktails #itstheweekendbaby #beachdays #bali #baliindonesia (at Seminyak, Bali) https://www.instagram.com/p/B25qb-aAJPT/?igshid=1evr85khk8kcq

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Pre-surf, early morning coffee with the local gardening service @anarasurfcamp2019 #yehsumbul #medewi #bali #indonesia #cows (at The Anara Surf Camp) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fnv93AEaZ/?igshid=mznorhi3aj9s

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Hats off to all the surfers who competed in the @baliadaptivepro in challenging conditions! Beeeeeg sets coming through. 😱#canggu #surf #adaptivesurfing @adaptivesurfingsouthafrica @captainkaisworld @canggusurfcommunity (at Canggu Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1-w0pkApE1/?igshid=1ljnd9y41t8hl

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Lucky to have seen these surfers compete in some very challenging conditions @baliadaptivepro contest held in Canggu, Bali. Great athletes and some really inspiring individuals! Keep surfing and sharing that stoke! Much respect! Some of those sets were huuuge! @canggusurfcommunity Great Job on making this happen and assisting these athletes! #Surf #Canggu #adaptivesurfing #annyoshida @annyoguava @obayabo @danielnel74 @adaptivesurfingsouthafrica @antsmyth @captainkaisworld (at Canggu Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1-vLHoghcX/?igshid=1vhv2ne24sfrg

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Piggy on the move. Creative transport solutions In Philippines. Anything and everything can be moved on a motorbike or tricycle. Brilliant! 🐷 #itsbetterinthephilippines #philippines #sablayan #piggy #itsmorefuninphilippines #tricycle #travel #keepmoving (at Brgy. Buenavista, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/B12jnObgBpb/?igshid=uobxzo21l4yt

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Africa has some spectacular sunsets but I’m thinking these Filipino sunsets are fast becoming my favourite! #palawan #philippines #nacpanbeach #madmonkeynacpan @madmonkeyhostels #itsmorefuninthephilippines @the_philippines (at Nacpan Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0PfnC2ArN4/?igshid=73wvmdwwvcx1

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Storm brewing out at sea. I suspect #ElNido island hopping and scuba diving may be out of the question! #scubadiving #palawan #itsmorefuninphilippines #stormyseas @the_philippines #islandhopping (at San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0AptyWgU10/?igshid=1gb5ct0c53jf

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Stilted wooden houses perched above clear blue, warm water. Home for the next few days! Or maybe longer ...... why leave? 😎🏝🧜🏽‍♀️ #borneo @sabahtourism @amazingborneo #islandlife #scubadiving #sabah #mabul (at Spherediver Logde, Mabul island) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzSitkHAoYZ/?igshid=1ff8gt8km4pfk

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What a beautiful arrival in Borneo! Being the 3rd largest island in the world and the largest in Asia, it seems we have a lot to explore! Can’t wait! Any suggestions? @sabah.info @hellosabahmy @sabahtourism @borneo #kotakinabalu #sabah #borneo #travel #malaysia #jungle #beach #scubadiving (at Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByWuzKyARyJ/?igshid=m4rhz27s599o

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A historic moment in Japan. Today marks the start of the Reiwa era, meaning “ Beautiful Harmony”, after the abdication of much loved Emperor Akihito. His son, Crown Prince Naruhito will become the new Emperor. This is the first Emperor to abdicate in over 200 years. #NewEmperor #Japan #EmperorAkihito #Naruhito #reiwa #BeautifulHarmony #Tokyo (at Imperial Palace Garden Tokyo, Japan) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5qyF-A9hs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gb9vajnkbhbe