After weeks of hard work, lack of sleep, crazy weather, and too much cleaning; I’m finally done with my ship adventure. I’m now back to my land life, with hot showers, whatever food I want, and access to the internet at any time. But something feels different. There’s a very interesting phenomenon that occurs to people after being at sea for a long time. They get so accustomed to ship life, that when they touch land again, their bodies don’t know how to react. Your legs try to move with the waves like they are used to, but there are no waves anymore. You get dizzy, lose your balance, and sometimes even feel a little sick. You might be off the ship, but the ocean is still in you. Sailors call this strange condition; “sea legs.”
It’s very much the same feeling I got when I first boarded the Ocean Star, but the other way around. I got to Antigua ready to have the adventure of a lifetime, confident that even though there would be difficulties, I was ready to face whatever challenge may come. I headed to the docks, said goodbye to my mother, and hopped on board. I met my crewmates, had my first dinner on deck, and cleaned the ship for the first time. After a while, it was time to go to bed.
Unlike the king-size mattress from the hotel the day before, my new bunk was tiny and not as comfortable. Not only that, but because I couldn’t fit all my stuff in my assigned space, I had to sleep with some of my things on my bed. My laundry bag, computer, bag pack, and notebooks where under the pillow, to the sides of the bed, and at the end of my legs. It was in that moment, at that tiny bed, surrounded by strangers I realized I signed up for something very much out of my comfort zone.
The next morning, we left the docks and set sail for the first time. I didn’t really do much to help, I only let go of the line that was keeping us anchored to the docks. A very small contribution, yet still a necessary one. While sailing, I got my first taste of seasickness. I was dizzy and felt like I was going to vomit any time, so I laid down to try to recover. While on the floor, I looked above me and saw the main sail catch the wind next to the bright sun. I felt the hot temperature and fresh breeze touch my face at the same time, I smelt the sea, tasted the salt, and listened to the waves. Suddenly the movement that was making me sick started to feel a little bit better, and better, and better…
We anchored somewhere in the ocean and had a well-deserved lunch, followed up by a long cleanup session. That same day I had my first shower since I boarded the ship. However, it was NOT what I expected at all. There were people jumping in the ocean, climbing back on deck to clean themselves with soap (biodegradable), and then jumping in the ocean again. Finally, they would rinse themselves with no more than fifteen seconds of fresh water and call it a day.
These were called “ocean showers”, and they were the way in which the crew kept themselves clean every single day. Regardless of the time or the weather, this was the only way you could shower. Except for when you cleaned the restrooms, those days, you could have a full freshwater shower (no more than thirty seconds, though) using the sink next to the toilet.
However, some people weren’t comfortable showering next to where everyone did their “business”, and they would rather have an ocean shower instead. Me personally, I was always very excited about freshwater showers and, therefore, cleaning the restrooms.
The days went by, and after learning our responsibilities we were now starting to work more. We began classes, did our cleanup jobs, sailed to our first island, and started night watches. A ship is required to always have someone on watch, which means sleep quickly became very precious. Some days I had the 1:00 to 2:00 watch, others 4:00 to 5:00, and others 23:00 to 00:00. However, my favorite one was the 5:00 to 6:00. Because after being exhausted and alone for a long time, I was rewarded with the sunrise. However, even when I didn’t have that watch, I always really enjoyed just looking at the stars at any of the other shifts. The boat tends to be loud for most of the time, so night watch is a good opportunity to be on your own for a while and reflect. Still, even though it was peaceful, it took a lot of energy out of me, which on top of sailing, cleaning, and classes made me tired. This made me become more disorganized, to the point where I had so many things on my bed that I had to sleep curled up like a ball to fit in. My clothes started to run out, and some of them smelled a little bit. After the first few weeks, I was beyond exhausted.
Before coming here, I never realized how many things were involved in taking care of a ship, and how limited resources can be. I began to value things I didn’t really think of too much about back home; like having fresh water at any temperature whenever I needed.
My adventure was pushing me more than what I expected, and at times I felt like I couldn’t catch up. Unlike a movie set, sailing was a whole new world to me, and most of the time I felt like I had no idea what I was doing. The quarter lifts raise the boom or the main? When am I supposed to ease the downhall? What do you mean the foresail has a peak and throat halyard, and how come the staysail doesn’t have quarter lifts at all?!?! One piece of advice I received from a sailor I met at a convenience store in Antigua before coming on this trip was “Be a good listener and follow instructions”. But clearly, I was doing something wrong, or was I? I consider myself a good listener, I think acting has taught me that. I also know how to follow instructions, I’ve been working ever since I was eleven, so I’m used to that too. So, what was I doing wrong? Why couldn’t I keep up with the pace of sailing life? Well, maybe I just needed more time to get used to it. I knew I was putting in the effort, but some people need more time and practice for some things, so that’s what I started to count on time. And time started to pass indeed, and one step at a time, I saw myself getting a little better and better, and better…
Time continued passing by, and lots of crazy events happened. We had a three-day passage from Antigua to Grenada, which was one of the most extreme experiences of my life. People vomiting in front of me, waves crashing to the side of the ship, rain, cold wind, and almost no sleep; I even almost fell overboard!!! (But that’s a secret between you and me). To my surprise, I was able to handle seasickness well, which I didn’t expect based on my previous experience at the beginning of the trip. I guess that like I supposed, time was in fact making me a better sailor.
I visited a lot of different islands, met many interesting people, and saw breathtaking sites. Like the waterfalls in Dominica, or the hot springs at St Lucia. One of the most amazing things about the Caribbean is its nature, and the locals are very aware of that. They take deep care of both their flora and fauna, after all, it’s not only very beautiful but is also a very important source of income. There is lots of tourism in the Caribbean, people from all parts of the world go there to enjoy its nature and culture. Some arrive in catamarans, a few in superyachts, and others in schooners (like us). During my time sailing, I frequently saw different ships pass right next to us and wave. It always made me happy knowing that even if we all came from different backgrounds, we were all connected by the sea. A concept that I believe especially applies to the Ocean Star crew, my crew.
These are people who I have spent both good and difficult times with. People who I’ve talked to about fears and dreams, and who I’ve shared my intimacy with for these past months. I slept, ate, cleaned, studied and sailed next to them them every week, and every day. I heard them burp, snore, and laugh all the time, and as the days went by it became easier to recognize everybody’s specific habits and characteristics. The people around me were no longer strangers, and I couldn’t think of them as just friends. At that time of our lives, in that ship, they were my crew.
I always knew conflict would be inevitable in our situation, but this experience reminded me that the only thing left after that is acceptance and growth. And I saw this crew grow. We learnt a lot about each other; What we like, what we don’t like, what our boundaries are. And even though coming to these discoveries and agreements wasn’t always an easy process, even after all of that we remained together.
Time bonded us beyond our differences, and even if it wasn’t clear all the time, I believe that deep down we all counted on each other. I will never forget swimming under the rain after landing my first backflip ever. My leadership presentation. Talking about the ocean, and the stories that each wave holds. The cold night during the passage, cooking, diving… I could go on with this list for a long time, but some experiences and names, I can only keep to myself.
Being part of a crew doesn’t mean being happy with each other all the time, or even being close to everyone around you. I liked my crewmates, but there was so much I didn’t know about them, and that they didn’t know about me. However, I was okay with not knowing. Maybe more time would have given me a deeper insight on their lives, but I never felt like I needed it. The sea was so powerful that words were barely a necessity to trust each other.
Who knows where life might take each one of us next, or if it would have joined us at all if we were in different circumstances. But regardless of where we come from or where we are going, we all know that there will always be a time when we dreamed together, in one ship. When the Ocean Star was our home, the sea our path, and our destiny the same. We are a crew, and even though the wind might take us apart even more, we will forever know that in some point of our lives, we were one.
The days continued to pass, and the things that were once so distant started to become second nature. I finally understood how sails worked; I enjoyed my ocean showers even if they were cold, I could confidently cook, my bed was clean and organized, and most importantly… I knew our ship and the people in it; I had finally found my sea legs. It takes patience, and it can be frustrating at times, but I believe that time tends to make things work out if you continue making
little progress every day.
And then, I received an unexpected call.
I needed to go do some urgent work. It was tough having to leave the program earlier than expected, but acting is my passion, and I will always follow my dream even if it sometimes means having to make sacrifices. Without a second thought, but still with some nostalgia for my time at the Ocean Star, I left the ship on day fifty-nine of the program. It was a difficult journey, where I had to take boats, planes, and cars, but I made it in time to shoot, and after a few days I was done. Having a break from the ship was nicer than I thought; Hot water, good food, and a proper bed really make a difference. My dad offered me to go back home with him, but I knew my sea journey was not over.
Instead, I took a plane to Antigua, got back to the ship, and immediately was greeted with cleaning the restrooms… perfect. For my last week at sea, I participated in a Regatta, which is the sailor term for “race”. I was scared I would not adapt well to being back on the ship, and that I would get seasick all over again, but I didn’t. We raced for three days straight, and my body felt like no time had passed at all… It was like I never left.
Which brings be back to this moment. To this feeling of “sea legs”. All these experiences, all these lessons, all the people I met in my trip, and everything that has happened prior to it has impacted me in a lot of ways. The ocean is now a massive part of who I am, and it has gift me with sea legs for a lifetime. I now feel a bigger need to take care of it, and even though the ocean is tough, it’s also very kind. It has massive waves, mysterious creatures, colorful fish, vibrant corals and so many stories to tell. But beyond all of that, it indeed, always holds a rainbow at the end of every storm (Well, more like squalls, but storms sound way more dramatic hahahahaha).
I can confirm that now!
amazing method acting go you ⛵️⛵️🤍
ps also i can’t believe you have a blog??
Que experiencias tan increíbles, mientras leía el texto sentí una gran inspiración, fueron una mezcla de emociones la verdad (más q todo alegría je) y no tan solo eso, si no también por el hecho de imaginar aquellos lugares llenos de vida y experiencias. Gracias por este bloog🫶
Saludos desde AREQUIPA – Perú 🇵🇪 muchas felicidades por tu trayectoria y ese gran placer de trabajar en lo que amas. Un abrazo enorme de toda la Familia Chavez Marín
looks like an incredible experience ❤️🇧🇷
I love how unique and detailed Iñaki is in his words, I don’t really like reading, I admit, but Iñaki’s writings are so eye-catching, it feels like a friend talking to me about his adventures
i feel the same 😁
Iñakiii, que chido qué tuvieras el valor de emprender ese viaje, hermosa la forma en la que relatas tu experiencia y el como te relacionas aun más con tu personaje, en verdad eres alguien a quien admirar.
Dios te bendiga un saludo desde México. ❤️🇲🇽
👏🏽👏🏽um verdadeiro Luffy,deve ser muito legal ser sua amiga
Só sei dizer que minha família é sua fã, lindo trabalho seu ,e esse espetáculo de natureza então
I completely agree with you, reading this was like being on that ship with Iñaki, and experiencing the good times and laughter he shared with his crew he is truly an outstanding writer
I Love You So Much.
I would like to someday sail the sea too. ❤️I also want to sail one day, I’ve always been curious about this, I wanted to jump into the water and float while looking at the sky 🤣❤️ I’ve done this before in the river where I live, but not in the sea, it’s really good.
Iñaki! You are such an inspiration! Seeing your adventures has sparked a passion in me I haven’t felt in a long time! Now I’m confident I can finish this last term of college and after that I will begin traveling the world, I’m going to learn to sail my own ship someday!!
Agree! Somehow it’s comfort me
¡Gracias por su dedicación! ¡Te mereces todo lo bueno que está pasando en tu vida! Eres una prueba de que cuando tenemos dedicación podemos llegar lejos. te amo
Ven a navegar los mares de Brasil!
This literally felt like I got to read ‘A message in a bottle’ entry! As someone who just moved to the Caribbeans (and will be here for the next 3 years), your post was very interesting. I hope you get to experience such amazing experiences in the near future as well
Me inspiras mucho y me encanta tu forma de escribir, gracias por existir Iñaki❤️ gracias por hacer lo que haces!!
Oda-sensei was right, You are the real Monkey D. Luffy ! Thank you for being a true sailor, a true captain ❤️
Gather up all of the crew!
It’s time to ship out Bink’s brew!
Wave good-bye, but don’t you cry
Our memories remain
Our days are but a passing dream, everlasting though they seem
‘neath the moon we’ll meet again, the wind’s our lullaby!
Proud of you! So happy to see you having fun and learning so much. I hope good things come your way ⚡️
Me da mucha pereza leer. Pero lo leí completo. Eres un chico maravilloso y tus aventuras son realmente enganchadoras que bueno que plasmes tus experiencias de esta forma. Un abrazo desde Colombia niño hermoso. Felicidades por maravilloso texto. Un abrazo. Con cariño Jackie. 💞
Que hermosa experiencia, eres altamente privilegiado, gracias por compartir tus vivencias!! que nunca se apague esa 🔥 saludos desde chile 🇨🇱😸
Luffy in real life 💯
Love you bro, can’t wait to see you go on more adventures!
Me alegra que hayas podido visitar las islas… Espero que esto te motive a visitar Trinidad y Tobago para el Carnaval del próximo año. Has encarnado el verdadero espíritu de un marinero… e isleño. Gracias por visitar Iñaki. Muchas gracias.
What an experience!! Good work, capt! I just want you to know that your writing is everything to me. Thank you.
¡Wow, que experiencia más linda! Muchas gracias por compartir esta aventura con nosotros. Realmente eres Luffy, y estoy tan orgullosa de ti!!! Gracias por tu dedicación, y que este sea solo el comienzo de tus aventuras. Aquí estaremos esperando tu próximo blog! ¡Vamos con todo Iñaki!
This makes me want to try giving the ocean another chance.. it’s terrifying to me and always has been, all 19 years. If I ever get the chance to see an ocean anytime soon, I’ll give it a second chance!
¡Me encantó!
Y así como esto me seguirá encantando cada cosa que hagas, gracias por darle vida a mi querido Luffy!🫶🏽
Miles de abrazos desde México🇲🇽❤️
Hola Iñaki! Me encantó leer cada párrafo de tu blog, es muy inspirador poder conocer un poco más la historia que hay detrás de tu carrera y también de esta experiencia tan desafiante, espero poder ver otra sección un poco más profunda de tu desarrollo personal, cosas como tú filosofía de vida y tus creencias.
Te envío un fuerte abrazo y todas los buenas vibras. 🥰❤️ Bendiciones
No sabía que existía este pequeño rincón y que maravilloso a sido encontrarlo. Es increíble escuchar se tus emocionantes aventuras, de tu encuentro con el mar y encontrar al final no a un villano, sino a un buen amigo, que siempre estará dispuesto a darte su bienvenida.
Más que feliz por ti compatriota por todos tus pequeños y grandes logros, espero que la dicha siempre este para ti Iñaki y tengas siempre a tu tripulación cuidando tus espaldas.
Enhorabuena capitán, bendiciones y amor desde México.
u have such a way with words <3 ur truly the coolest guy ever, the way u live ur life is so inspiring ! i can’t wait to travel the world & have stories like this for myself ! ! smile every day & eat well ♡♡
insomnia, almost 6am here.
it was so interesting to read your adventures! i hope you will continue to share your journey around the world with us!
love from france!
take care!!
Tu relato fue como una fresca brisa matutina. No sólo por lo bien escrito que está, o por lo sinceras y transparentes que son tus reflexiones, pero sobre todo, en un mundo de estrellas de cine y TV, tan ajenas a las plumas -que no a las letras- saber que existe un Iñaki, tan jovencito y ya tan famoso, que le dedica este buen rato a compartir sus experiencias a través de un relato escrito, es como recuperar un poco la esperanza en los representantes de nuestro país en los medios masivos de comunicación. Gracias 😊 seguiré siendo lectora asidua. Saludos desde Xalapa, Veracruz.
This is really inspirational! Not to mention the dedication and the work put into this. Your writing style is so fun and it makes me feel like I could imagine each scenario happening!!!
Inãki I challenge you to learn to speak Portuguese, I hope you can at least have a good conversation, kiss from your dear fan sabrina.sombria
Que lindo eres Iñaki, me encanta como te expresas y narras tu experiencia, en serio parece como que estoy leyendo uno de esos libros costosos que te encuentras en una libreria.
Deberías animarte algún día a escribir un buen pedazo de libro porque yo estaría encantada de tenerlo ❤️
happy you found your sea legs!! and happy you created core memories w the sea. hope you stay safe and have more fun on the water again one day 🙂
This was so well written and it was genuinely interesting and realistic expressing how over time you adapt and your thought process changes. (Question did you pass by Barbados?)
Continue soaking in all that life has to offer as well as writing about it because this was delightful to read! It was so well written the imagery (as well as photos) added so much that as the reader I could almost imagine being there myself! Thankyou for sharing. 🙂
The timing of how everything worked out and fit for you is insane, what an experience! It’s very inspiring to read about your journey of getting out your comfort zone and discovering something life changing to love. I hope to one day be able to push myself to explore the world and find my passion.
Increíble iñaki te admiro mucho gracias por compartirnos tus pensamientos de lo que vives en tus días a días. Cuidate mucho y come bien! 🌏✨💙🌮📙
You are so amazing inaki ❤️❤️
This is amazing ❤️ Thank you Iñaki for sharing your wonderful journey into the sea. I wish I could go sailing someday too.
I loved reading this so much! I have a very strong connection to the sea. I feel like I could just live in the waves forever. I also think I would not be the best at a ship, but reading your words may be enough. This was a beautiful story, seems you are the master at both acting and writing! Much love from Brazil
It’s so fun to read about other people’s experiences and their adventures. Coming from a very small town in Wyoming, USA. We don’t really get the opportunity to go to look at the ocean very often, unless we have the money for it. Therefore I’ve never gotten to see the ocean. But reading people’s adventures/ connections with the ocean, like yours, it makes me want to go more and more especially since I’ve always had a connection with water. Iñaki you’re a very inspiring person! Reading this and you’re Biography it makes me realize there is so much good to life! So many opportunities and so many dreams awaiting to be fulfilled! So thank you!
i’m so happy that we have something in common, as someone who grew up near the ocean, lived together by and with the sea i truthfully understand your endeavors and it’s so heartwarming that you enjoyed it, be it the adversities or adventures of your journey on sea you took it all by heart and with positive mindset. you did a great job iñaki and we’re all so proud of you💓
Thank you for sharing your experience with us with detail! You inspire me to go past my limits!
I am yearning to experience what you have so insanely bad. I’m a very anxious and quiet person so I aspire to be able to get out of my comfort zone is such a crazy way like this, so thank you for giving me insight on how it is and how you felt about it all.
Que bonitoooo debió de ser mágico y algo extraño también jsjsjjsjs por cierto piernas de mar eso suena interesante algún día sentiré esas piernas de mar y no dejare de hablar sobre ello aunque cuando voy en bus me mareo no se cómo lo haré JAJAJJAJJAA creo que me pasaría el resto del viaje vomitando pero con una sonrisa en mi rostro o eso espero solo si algún día.
Siempre supe que detrás de esa dulce sonrisa, habría un verdadero aventurero. Jaja eres realmente un sol 💛
Que increíble viaje, gracias por ponerle tanto cariño al papel de Luffy, ya estoy ansiosa por la segunda temporada, espero verte en más producciones! Un abrazo desde Chile 🫶
Realmente me metí en esta historia! Sentí como si estuviera junto a Iñaki y pude imaginar claramente como fueron tus días; difíciles , pero también divertidos.
Ahora no estoy segura si tuviste esta aventura antes o después de filmar “One Piece”, pero deja de importar cuando pienso en lo mucho que te entregas en cuanto vivir el personaje, ya no es solo algo que interpretas, lo viviste y puedes estar orgulloso de eso y expresarlo delante de una cámara.
Muy orgullosa y feliz por lo que haces y lo que harás!! ❤
So inspiring! Wanna go to this kind of trip too but I’m afraid of sea and i don’t even know how to swim, ughh🥹 okay now I’ll learn how to swim no matter what😤
Maravilloso 😍
You’re the best…..love your acting so muchh….im waiting for your new movie🍿🎥 ❤❤❤
You made me remember my fishing days when I was about 20 years old. I am 40 now and reading this was like traveling in time to those moments of wonder and growth. Now I just surf some times, is like the sea keeps calling.
You would love surfing, is a whole analogy on life and intrapersonal understanding.
Impresionante, tardé más de 7 días en leer este blog debido a mis exámenes y nunca imaginé cuánto lo necesitaba.
Te quiero mucho Iñaki ❤️
Gracias por compartir esta aventura.
Que esa persona tan bella, transparente y única siga recorriendo el mundo y contagiándolos buenas vibras!
Saludos desde tu hogar, México ❤️🫶🏻
Reading this with “My Sails Are Set” in the background makes it even more amazing. Thank you Iñaki for sharing your experiences with us. Your words are inspiring. Many times I have been afraid to embark on my own journey, but with this it gives me courage to do it.
Ni mi imagino como se siente estar en un barco por tanto tiempo y en un espacio tan pequeño 😓
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Your writing makes it feel like I was right there with your crew. I have visited some of these islands myself, and the attractions that you mentioned, so reading this blog post made the world feel a bit smaller. It goes to show that we are all really are connected by the ocean!
I love the way you write the fabulous experiences, I also love the way you live your life to the fullest, your energy and your positivity. It is very contagious! And I felt sooo inspired by you. I am Indonesian btw, the country where Dragon fruit and Snake fruit comes from 😃 enjoy your life and always be you, Inaki 🫶🏻
I love the way you write the fabulous experiences, I also love the way you live your life to the fullest, your energy and your positivity. It is very contagious! And I felt sooo inspired by you. I am Indonesian btw, the country where Dragon fruit and Snake fruit comes from 😃 enjoy your life and always be you, Inaki 🫶🏻
Thank you for sharing Iñaki. This seems like such an amazing experience. I hope one day I’ll be able to experience something like this too.
this is honestly such a beautiful post. traveling the world has always been a dream of mine yet feels so unreachable, but this makes me so inspired. it’s lovely to see someone go on an adventure of a lifetime just because they CAN. and to experience the beauty of nature is unlike anything else. i’m so happy you enjoyed your trip and learned so much, keep following your dreams!
This is so inspiring, thanks for sharing Iñaki!
The world has so much to offer and these experiences are the ones that make you feel truly alive.
Being in contact with nature, sharing experiences with other people who eventually become a second family, it’s just priceless.
Thanks for your amazing energy, in acting and in real life; the world needs more of that!🙏🏻⚓️⛵️
Love
I love this ❤️
Wow! Loved reading about your journey! I’m so happy for you that you got the chance to have this experience. Congratulations on earning your sea legs!!
Me encantó leer y ver tu video, me dan ganas de volver a hacer un viaje en barco así, gracias por compartir tu experiencia ❤️
You’re such a free-spirit, full of dream, and talented boy. I admire u soo much. I’d be very much happy for your next journey and the story you tell. It’s very insightful and inspiring. I’d also be happy to know your one piece film-making experience. Anyway keep doing your great work, don’t let anyone put you down. I love u sm. -Rona
This style of writing really catches me. I came to this side just to take a short look an your blog, but then I directly readed it completely. The way you tell is so honest and real, I couldn’t stop reading. I just feldt connected to the situations and your experiences seemed so close.
I also like that you name the things, which weren’t easy too. That shows sympathy and I personally can put myself very good in the struggle you had. You don’t paint this perfect picture of life, instead you have a realistic point of few. But that all makes the experiences you share more worthy.
Also the metaphoric way you see the things is beautiful and makes your blog very special.
I really like it and thank you. It makes me smile.
this sounds like such a valuable experience, inaki! travelling has always been a dream of mine, one that makes me excited, yet nervous. so hearing how you took this step and thrust yourself into this amazing adventure is so incredibly inspiring. you also write so beautifully – i really enjoy reading your posts. thank you, inaki! much love.
Thank you for taking the time to share your words with the world, Iñaki. It’s very special to read these intimate, personal writings. It feels like a journal entry, and in that way it feels like we get a genuine and vulnerable glance into your inner world. By sharing your thoughts and experiences in such a free way, you inspire others to share their own feelings and follow their own dreams. Thank you again!
I think that you are the real Luffy, sailing and learning and doing everything for a passion that maybe not everyone understands or shares but that you wanted and did all by yourself!! So proud that you got to enjoy and love it at the end 😊 me encanta que puedas compartir tus experiencias con tanta gente y que siendo tan joven tengas tantas agallas!! Sigue así Iñaki y todo te saldra bien en la vida 😁
Wow! I also wish to set sail one day but I am afraid because I don’t know how to swim. However, upon reading your blog make me wanna try.
Un petit bonjour de la France 👋🇫🇷,
Comment dire que j’ai adorée lire ton ressentit sur ton voyage sur ce bateau. Comme je l’ai dis sur ton poste sur insta, peu de personnes peuvent aller au bout de leur ambitions car beaucoup de peurs et d’angoisses. Mais tu l’as fait, tu montres aussi que c’est pas toujours facile, à force d’écoute et d’apprentissage, on arrive à évoluer et de profiter pleinement l’aventure.
Tu as aujourd’hui pleins de souvenirs de ce qui c’est passé à bord du navire durant ces 80 Jours et tu aura toute ta vie pour en parler en terme d’anecdotes, crois moi que c’est cela le plus chouette.
Je suis prête à te lire encore et encore, tellement ton ressentit est bien retranscrit.
Continues à tenter pleines de nouvelles choses qui te sont chers, pour que tu puisses un beau jour, nous les racontés comme tu sais bien le faire.
Merci encore d’exister,
Une personne qui a envie d’aventure mais qui n’a pas forcément le courage d’y parvenir à l’heure actuelle.
Eléonore 😁
En este mundo muchas cosas parecen reales pero no lo son, como las personas que pueden aparentar algo que no son, hacernos sentir cosas buenas y malas. Ese es tu trabajo ya que eres actor. Las veces que veo que estas siendo Iñaki pareces ser una persona fresca y con un espiritu alegre que contagia su felicidad. Lejos estoy de saber si ese es tu yo real, pero en ese punto concuerdo Con Oda, tienes esa facilidad de hacer alegrar a los demas, y es un gran don. Espero que la vida te sigs sonriendo y nos sigas haciendo reir. Saludos Orlando
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reading this while having an inaki voice in ur head is the best thing ever, i love ur blogs so much. 💕 Inaki is like the most positive person ever u can tell hes wrote all of his blogs and they are all worth reading
moana inaki ?? 🌊⛵🐚
When luffy be luffy:
You make me believe that if something is meant for you to happen, it will. It was so amazing how you took us all to your experience in the ocean just by this blog. How I wish I could also do star gazing like you did on the ship! I’m sure that view would be one of the best you’ll see in a lifetime. It’s like there’s no ending from the skies to the seas. I now understand how you acted your character in “One Piece” as Luffy so perfectly! What a great experience you had, Iñaki. God bless your next journeys!
I don’t know about you I followed you since one piece live action and you have nailed it in one piece when I have followed you on Instagram I get to know about that you are also a blogger and I have readed your previous blogs and last you are a good writer and actor.
Que sigas teniendo experiencias increíbles. Naciste para el papel de luffy. Nunca pierdas esa chispa que te caracteriza. Ame one piece, reconozco que soy nuevo fan. Y espero ver todas las temporadas que vengan.
Así se hace💅🏻 slay 😂 pero buen hecho. Un corazón grande tienes tu
It was so inspiring reading this inaki! Im 19 a 3rd yr student in college of medicine, I love LOVE adventures but according to my responsibilities & college life i can’t see myself experiencing this ever! which is really sad and depressing. But thank you for sharing it with us! It really felt like being with you all that time:).
Reading this journey was fun , it was like a story , thanks for sharing ur story . It’s inspiring and i learned some stuff too ♡ good luck
Thanks for sharing your adventure, Iñaki! You and your friends are incredibly brave. Personally, I would have headed home after just a week – I can’t imagine surviving without all the usual land comforts, especially a fresh water source. Congratulations on becoming a true seafarer, Captain Luffy!
Slayed. I’ve always wanted to do something like this-
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Brasil aqui!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
I loved to hear about your sea adventure, this inspired me, i just wish i have confidence, and no fear of sea, to try something like that. 🙁
Gracias por compartir un pedazo de tu aventura capitán!!
Well this was an incredible write up. Nice to take us to a POV of your sea faring adventure. We love you bro.
I’ve never really read blog posts, but I felt so much of a connection to Iñaki’s Luffy that I couldn’t not check it out.
I consider myself to be more scared of the sea than the average person, but reading this blog was so fun and immersive that it makes me wish I wasn’t.
I appreciate the dedication to understanding your character’s daily life. It makes me wish I was braver than I am, but I had a lot of fun reading anyway.
Thanks Iñaki for sharing your experience, i hope you keep up this blog with experiences that I’m not brave enough for. 😂
Que gran experiencia!! Muchas gracias por compartirla. Saludos desde Cuba.
Hola Iñaki,eres único con tu carisma y transmites una increíble energía y emociones,nunca cambies eres el luffy que todos necesitamos, alguien que nos inspire a querer cumplir nuestros sueños! Increíble blog ojalá que sigas compartiendo tus aventuras!
Oh my gosh I’m happy to be your fan Kiki!!! don’t stop making beautiful things like this, I enjoy reading all your writing and watching your videos. You are very talented in various things, I like writing novels and now I am even more enthusiastic about writing fiction again because it turns out you like writing! You motivate me Kiki, you are different from others. I love you Kiki!!
¡ Gracias por compatir con nosotros !
This blog post is amazing! I also really enjoyed watching the video on instagram. However I do have some questions. What inspired you to do this journey? How expensive is it? Do you think you will do something like this again?
This is the second blog post I read of yours and I really gotta say I love the way you write about your experiences. Everything is so well written and makes me even more curious. Can’t wait to read about your future adventures. All the best!
Melanie
This trip sounds absolutely incredible! I have wanted to do something similar cause I love the sea, but I’m scared my seasickness will hold me back. It was nice to see how you overcame that!
It’s incredible how while I was reading I could imagine everything that was happening, that trip really seems magical, thank you for sharing that experience, I loved the phrase “It always made me happy to know that, although we all come from different origins, we were all connected by the sea “. It’s just wonderful.
Hola, Marine communication master Iñaki ✋😃
Cuando me enteré de que habías regresado de tu viaje, pensé que debió de haber sido difícil, pero jamás imaginé que lo hubiera sido tanto. Pese a esto, creo que eres de las personas que más disfruta de la vida y de sus momentos complicados, y me alegra mucho saber que hasta en este viaje encontraste amigos con los que compartir las experiencias.
Cuando vi tu video en Instagram, sentí un vuelco en el corazón, de este lado de la pantalla todo se sintió muy libre y muy intenso, pensé que compartiste cachitos en los que te debiste de haber sentido muy vivo. Gracias por llevarnos contigo también, ojalá tengas muchas más experiencias que te ayuden a aventurarte a nuevas sensaciones y te brinden nuevos recuerdos. Para mí, eres un rey triunfante y valiente, y me alegro mucho de poder ver el mundo a través de tus ojos por aunque sea unos cuantos segundos, porque se siente increíble 👑✨
Hi Iñaki, i’m French and I’m a very big fan of you! I follow you on all your social media and on your amazing blog. Can you please follow me back on Instagram (@kamihonnete) ? I dream of being able to meet you and become a great actor like you. Let me know the day you come to France!
Thank you for taking the time to read me. I wish you all the happiness in the world.
Sincerly,
Axel.
I really loved the way you describe all your fellings about your travel adventure.
PS: One piece was incredible, you’re a great actor, i loved it ❤
I really loved the way you describe all your fellings about your travel adventure.
PS: One piece was incredible, you’re a great actor, i loved it ❤
Fabuloso
El mar siempre me ha resultado muy atractivo, al leer tu experiencia navegando se me llena el corazón de emociones indescriptibles y he derramado un par de lágrimas. Todo lo que cuentas se sintió como un abrazo cálido.
Me maravilla pensar en lo basto que es el mar y todo lo que tiene por ofrecernos. Espero algún día poder ver con mis propios ojos todo lo que cuentas y poder conseguir mis sea leags 🤍
Omg it’s so good to read your blog, your experiences! That trip sounds really crazy, like every difficulty.. but humans are so adaptable so with the right time you can see the difference between who you was and who you became. I don’t know if I have courage to do something like this but you inspired me to do something that it’s out of my comfort zone, sometimes it’s necessary!! Please keep writing on your blog cuz I love it (and it help me with my english skills hahaha) <3
Que hermosa experiencia todo lo que cuentas atravez de cada historia inspira mucho la verdad gracias por compartir todas tus aventuras son realmente geniales se que los sueños se cumplen tu inspiras a muchos a soñar gracias amigo..🏝️
¡Qué aventura tan bonita y llena de aprendizajes y experiencias compartidas! Gracias por compartir con nosotros ♥️
Leer este blog me hace admirarte cada vez más🥰 Tu travesía en el mar fue maravillosa, lograste salir de tu zona de confort y adentrarte a esta aventura que te generó no solo recuerdos inolvidables, sino también un gran aprendizaje para tu vida personal y profesional. 🌊Estoy segura que el sentirte parte del mar y tener a tu lado personas que consideras tu tripulación hizo que te adentraras más en el mundo de Luffy. Gracias a que lo interpretaste conocí tu trabajo como actor y desde el primer momento supe lo linda persona que eras… Te deseo muchas más experiencias nuevas y brillantes Iñaki✨ Estaré siguiendo tu trabajo a partir de ahora con mucho amor y entusiasmo.
Sigue luchando por tus sueños, estoy segura que crecerás muchísimo más❤️
-AV🪷
As someone whose from the Caribbean (St Kitts and Nevis) and am also a fan of One Piece whose read the manga and watched the anime 18 times over and rewatching for my 19th right now with some friends. I can easily say, that your journey through the rough waters in the Caribbean is my dream goal for the future but instead I want to sail the world to find the One piece (A place that feels out of this world). Thank you for sharing your amazing journey! Smile Scrazy 🙂
The trip was amazing. After reading it, I hope to go on a trip like this. And you write very well. As I read, I felt like I was on this trip myself and then the incident began to appear in my eyes.
As someone who is in love with the sea and every part of it, this warms my heart. The Ocean has a strange language, and such a bizarre way of speaking to you that it’s incredible. Every moment is something to appreciate, and I find true peace within it. Reading about your adventure Iñaki, is so refreshing. Every word and experience you mentioned I could picture perfectly. I enjoyed this so much. I’m no longer near the Ocean I love so much, but seeing how it has surged within you brings me joy. I’m also so impressed at your determination and strength, and your appreciation for experiences and the joy you found with your crew. Whatever future adventures you have, I hope they are just as amazing, Captain. With much love and well wishes, thank you for sharing your experience with us.
you deserve to be real Luffy ❤️
¡Guau, qué increíble! ¡Me encantó leer sobre esta experiencia! Es hermoso quien tiene la dicha de vivir como tú. Estoy encantada con la idea de tu blog. Espero que sigas escribiendo! ¡Un abrazo! <3
¡¡Me alegré mucho de verte sonreír!! Tu felicidad alegra mis días, espero que sigas así, con una hermosa sonrisa en tu rostro, porque tu sonrisa es hermosa, al igual que tú, te sigo acompañando. 😊💕
Ass: Fernanda
Hey there 🌸 I just read the story and have been amazed by it.
Thanks for sharing this adventure, I’m just wondering what gave you the strength to leave for this incredible journey, maybe you can inspire other to do the same.
Muchas gracias 🌸
That is kinda interesting to read other people feelings about the sea as a person who kinda have a swimming phobia (and that include sea of course it wouldn’t be fun if not), That reallly wanna make me stop being scared. (that is not easy but yk )
Here is my point: With the good people you can change your way to percieve things ! To have fun, it really helped to realised that our phobia are not always gonna stay if we get out of our confort zone like you totally did though ! With all the details, it’s obvious.
How scary is it to perform. The idea scared me. Taking singing lessons. But u r inspiring. Don’t lose your happiness in this world!
Your blog is a source of comfort and solace for those going through challenging times.
Pensé que toda esta experiencia fue súper genial, súper genial y soy un súper fan.
Oh, I loved reading this so much! I appreciate you giving us an insight on your journey at sea, and in some ways I’m quite jealous…but that’s probably just my love for One Piece talking. Cause, honestly I’m not sure if I could do that. That kind of commitment. Especially out at sea. It sounds hard but also sounds so worth it! Hearing about you on watch and gazing at the stars with the waves rocking the boat…that in itself sounds so magical. (I’m sure it wasn’t all the time! Lol)
But truly I never thought of how hard it would be to work a boat of that size, but reading about it stressed me out!
Like you naming most of the parts of the ship just went way over my head. (Lol I was like I’m just gonna go with it as I read. ) and your bed, seeing the picture, I felt so bad for you, it also stressed me out. I can’t imagine how it made you feel. Poor thing. 😩✌
And yet, I would love a taste of that freedom, (But maybe just through books and movies..👩🦯)
Honestly, I think you’re so brave to step outside of your comfort zone and really put your all into something at the time you knew nothing about and even when you felt so lost you never gave up on it and in time got better.
I also was so sad to hear your journey was cut short; I was sure you was going to go home after your shoot but I literally had the biggest smile to read that you didn’t give up on that journey and decided to go for the rest of the trip. Bathroom duties it is!
💪😩🚽
I hope to see you go on more fun adventures, and I’m so happy to have met you through the screen! As lame as that may sound, but you have done nothing but bring a smile to mine and many others faces. And I appreciate you sharing your journey with the rest of us! I cheer you on on the career path you’re on and can’t wait to read and watch more from you! ♡ 🫂
Inaki, thank you for sharing us your adventure, despite of how exhausted you must’ve felt.
I’ve read this blog for a few times now, and I’m just thankful that I’m still moved by this!
Thank you for inspiring us! I can’t wait to read other adventures that you’re going to tell us in the future.
Hi Inaki! Ever since I watched the one piece live action series, I loved you! (In a friend way of course :D) you don’t care what people say about you and you always live the way you want to. Your smile makes me so happy and I love that about you! I haven’t met you in real life but I know you’re a good person. You always try to be the best son & brother.
Keep doing thing you love, never let anything or anyone get in the middle of that.
Keep going, I believe in you!
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!
-zahraa
Happy 20th Birthday Kiki. I know it’s a month late but I don’t think a lot of people realize that the release just missed your birthday. I’m only and exactly 2 weeks older then you 😛
The world sees your talent, I see it too. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to be more like Luffy and more like you.
I hope (if you ever see this) it makes you smile, just as wide and as happy as our joy boy himself <3
Happy 20th Birthday Kiki. I know it’s a month late but I don’t think a lot of people realize that the release just missed your birthday. I’m only and exactly 2 weeks older then you : P
The world sees your talent, I see it too. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to be more like Luffy and more like you.
I hope (if you ever see this) it makes you smile, just as wide and as happy as our joy boy himself <3
Message from your huge Venice fan who also commented on the blog about the adventure with your mother at sea. I’m Enrico_VEXIA on instagram and when I write to you it makes me feel good, I say this Kiki, because reading this blog made the same impression on me as you do with your friends, being with them makes you happy and protected. Having you as a friend must be a real treasure. How I would like to meet you, but I know that it is impossible and that I would never be able to meet my lifelong idol. Kiki I love you. Greetings from Venice!
Message from your huge Venice fan who also commented on the blog about the adventure with your mother at sea. I’m Enrico_VEXIA on instagram and when I write to you it makes me feel good, I say this Kiki, because reading this blog made the same impression on me as you do with your friends, being with them makes you happy and protected. Having you as a friend must be a real treasure. How I would like to meet you, but I know that it is impossible and that I would never be able to meet my lifelong idol. It would be enough for me just to talk to you. Kiki I love you. Greetings from Venice!
That sounds fascinating. Sailing sounds adventurous and scary. I don’t think I’d be able to do it. But this is an inspiration to take risks. Take care!
Keep living your life and chasing your dreams. Thanks for being you and enjoy doing what you’re doing. You’ll always be an inspiration. Go, captttt!!!
Espero que estés bien Iñaki, deseo que pronto puedas actualizar tu blog y nos cuentes una aventura más, me parece fascinante la manera en la que redactas tus vivencias, transmites todo lo que sientes en tus palabras y eso se siente muy lindo, te mando un abrazo. ♡
love from malaysia
I only just found this blog, but I’ve been following your acting journey for a while now, and I’m officially obsessed with One Piece! That would have been an amazing production to work on!
I live in Australia, and the ocean is such a big part of who I am and also the culture here! Surfing and snorkelling is a daily thing for a lot of people here, and there’s a really wonderful respect for the ocean and the beaches we have. I always love looking out on the ocean and knowing that the world is so much bigger than the small little problems of life.
I also did a programme like the one you went on, but on a tall ship called the ‘James Craig’. It has 4 masts and over 50 different lines that all work different sheets. It’s crazy when you first learn it, but being up on the boom sail with the wind in your hair is a feeling like no other.
Hope you get to come is Australia one day! I think you’d love it!
It seems to have been an extraordinary experience <3
kiki, thank you for helping me give a new perspective on life. regardless of what you endured, i know you still made the most out of this experience. i say that you helped give me a new perspective because i’ve never been around the ocean that much and one day i would love to. i always make sure to value everything around me because i truly feel like you’ll never realize how much you have until it’s gone. you have such a way with words and reading this some month or two after your post, i feel like i got to be a super small part of this journey hehe. i’m really happy you get to experience such lifechanging moments like these!! thank you for sharing them to everyone <3 God bless and lots of loveeee
I just came after listing to the Podcast , I like your inspiration and your writes , keep going .
sending hugs!
That’s such an awesome experience to have! I came right after hearing about your blog on the podcast and love reading stories about people’s adventures and experiences. It makes me believe life holds many adventures, big or small you just need to know how to find them. The way you write is so fun too. Makes me wanna read more. Keep it up!! ^^
Ohh Iñaki… think I´m in love with you…?! ❤
It sounds like a fascinating experience and truly life changing story!
I wonder if someone here knows how people can find programs like that and attend them? Please, if you do, share !)
It would be so great to be able to live something like that!
Pediré ayuda al traductor, pero me gustaría expresarme de la mejor manera.
Bueno, he tenido el tiempo de leer tu blog. Aún voy a leer el resto más despacio, porque quiero apreciar cada párrafo y experiencia. Y tengo que decir que estoy encantada con la forma en que expresas tu visión del mundo. Me ha parecido inmensamente hermosa.
Lo leí mientras escuchaba Paradise y Clocks de Coldplay, y me pareció increíble.
Imagino que tu experiencia fue magnífica. En particular, me encanta todo lo relacionado con el mar. Ya he tenido la oportunidad de navegar, pero fue sólo un día, cuando navegué con un equipo y con mi primo hasta “Recife de Fora”, que es como lo llaman en Bahía. Fue un viaje corto, pero para mí sigue siendo memorable.
Y luego, cuando terminó y volví a tierra, ¡fue bastante divertido! Porque era exactamente esa sensación que describes, como si mis piernas siguieran en el mar.
Como si el océano siguiera dentro de mí, recuerdo que les decía a mis padres mientras me reía.
Kiki, espero poder llamarte así, pero lo digo con puro y genuino afecto. Me ha encantado leer tu experiencia y espero que sigas escribiendo más sobre ella.
Tener la oportunidad de conocer esta parte de ti fue muy especial para mí. Me hizo reír y sobre todo reflexionar sobre las cosas sencillas de nuestras vidas, como tener agua a cualquier temperatura o poder relajarse en una cama blanda. Esto es muy importante y me encanta la gente que habla de ello.
También me ha provocado un sentimiento nostálgico, ya que he acabado contando mi pequeña aventura.
Gracias por compartir tu historia, espero poder seguir disfrutando de estos ratitos que compartes con nosotros.
Y perdón si hay errores, sinceramente me siento limitada porque no sé español (aunque estoy estudiando el idioma) y porque necesito el traductor, pero quería expresar mis sentimientos.
– Ninih🤍. ¡Brasil te quiere!
Pediré ayuda al traductor, pero me gustaría expresarme de la mejor manera.
Bueno, me he tomado el tiempo de leer tu blog. Aún voy a leer el resto más despacio, porque quiero apreciar cada párrafo y experiencia. Y tengo que decir que estoy encantada con la forma en que expresas tu visión del mundo. Me ha parecido inmensamente hermosa.
Lo leí mientras escuchaba Paradise y Clocks de Coldplay, y me pareció increíble.
Imagino que tu experiencia fue magnífica. En particular, me encanta todo lo relacionado con el mar. Ya he tenido la oportunidad de navegar, pero fue sólo un día, cuando navegué con un equipo y con mi primo hasta “Recife de Fora”, que es como lo llaman en Bahía. Fue un viaje corto, pero para mí sigue siendo memorable.
Y luego, cuando terminó y volví a tierra, ¡fue bastante divertido! Porque era exactamente esa sensación que describes, como si mis piernas siguieran en el mar.
Como si el océano siguiera dentro de mí, recuerdo que les decía a mis padres mientras me reía.
Kiki, espero poder llamarte así, pero lo digo con puro y genuino afecto. Me ha encantado leer tu experiencia y espero que sigas escribiendo más sobre ella.
Tener la oportunidad de conocer esta parte de ti fue muy especial para mí. Me hizo reír y sobre todo reflexionar sobre las cosas sencillas de nuestras vidas, como tener agua a cualquier temperatura o poder relajarse en una cama blanda. Esto es muy importante y me encanta la gente que habla de ello.
También me ha provocado un sentimiento nostálgico, ya que he acabado contando mi pequeña aventura.
Gracias por compartir tu historia, espero poder seguir disfrutando de estos ratitos que compartes con nosotros.
Y perdón si hay errores, sinceramente me siento limitada porque no sé español (aunque estoy estudiando el idioma) y porque necesito el traductor, pero quería expresar mis sentimientos.
– Ninih🤍. ¡Brasil te quiere!