The solar vehicle was air freighted to Japan, via Korea. Then road freighted from Narita to Ogata Mura. The solar vehicle was always handled with with exceptional care. The team were treated similarly with Ansett Australia supporting the team with heavily discounted airfares. The students were treated as VIP's during their flights between Australia and Japan.
Some people seem to have boundless energy and always ready for new adventure.
Some people can't waste a moment when they visit a new place - they just have to see everything. Some people are seasoned travellers and love nothing better than to travel to far away and exotic places, see new things and meet new people. Dave Edmunds, student team coordinator, amazed everyone with his zest for travel and the anticipation of discovery just around the next corner. He was always ready to move on - the team tried their best to keep pace. The student team travelling to the WSR were continually in awe of the difference in culture and technology of Japan.