China Japan 2019

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- Nov 25, 2019, 1:00am UTC
- 🌬 19 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- East China Sea 30.97882, 128.57673730°58’44” N 128°34’36” E
Day 12
Sea daze
November 25, 2019, East China Sea ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
Breakfast in silver dining and the simple delights of soy cappuccino! We wander the ship , go to the international jewelry show while R explores the casino. So many $100 US notes. Lunch a big rest and reading afternoon. Dinner at Chops Grille uses the first of our dining packed coupons. Plenty of delicious food and wine and a beautiful atmosphere - fine dining experience!
We see the Silk Road show in the 270 lounge which a spectacle and full of amazing technology. To the headliner show - too busy and to bed after a very relaxing sea day.Read more
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- Nov 25, 2019, 7:21pm UTC
- ⛅ 18 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- East China Sea 30.978895, 128.57963730°58’44” N 128°34’47” E
Day 12
Life on the high seas!
November 25, 2019, East China Sea ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Boarding was a little confusing, we managed to skip some queues and then got stuck in a couple of bottle necks. It wasn’t too bad though. On board and straight to silver dining room - much quieter, lovely food. Plenty of choices for us! The solarium area is peaceful and quiet and we are very happy. We explore the ship get the 3 restaurant dining package, make our reservations. Dinner in the silver dining room is relaxed and there are some ala carte choices and buffet.
Our room is spacious and has a lovely balcony with 2 deck chairs and a BATH to soak in - fabulous! Our first night is a bit rocky but we sleep.Read more
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- Nov 26, 2019, 4:40pm
- ⛅ 13 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- Japan Hyōgo Shimaya Hokkō-unga 34.667287, 135.4315234°40’2” N 135°25’53” E
Day 13
Travel goals
November 26, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
To the early morning stretch class in the sea plex before another delightful brekky in the silver lounge. Asian and western food and lots of choice.
To the solarium and the spa is open ( after some hassling by me) and we relax in the bubbling warm spa watching the boat sail into Japan.
New travel goals - to drink champers in infinity spa pools overlooking the ocean!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I think I’ll have to add a caveat- no whining children ( one just walked by) and no people shouting into their phone( one Chinese lady behind my sun lounger ) they have both gone now!
We dock in Osaka today and everyone has to get off and do a 1-1 immigration check . Expect delays they said!!
However we were off the ship and in a taxi and before we know it we are in Hogwarts!! Universal studios - quick entry and straight to Harry Potter - a wand at Olivanders and then the forbidden journey ride and a stop for butterbeer before visiting jaws.Read more
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- Nov 28, 2019
- ⛅ 10 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- Japan Ōsaka Osaka-shi Shitennoji Shi Tennô-ji 34.653817, 135.51629734°39’14” N 135°30’59” E
Day 15
Kobe
November 28, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Life onboard the Spectrum of the seas is delightful. The ship is beautiful, the dining is delicious and the staff are helpful. The special dining area and free drinks every evening is an added bonus. Kobe shire excursion is to Osaka castle and a Buddhist temple. The guide is very confusing and a bit all over the shop and the excursion is not the one we planned as they rushed us through to the wrong bus. We are in a more expensive excursion but with not the free time at Dotunburi area which is disappointing. However we grab some yakatori, sweet potato chips, custard buns and Ramen and the view from Osaka castle is worth it. We still don’t feel we have experienced Japan. Hopefully we will get a more authentic experience in Tokyo.Read more
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- Nov 30, 2019, 12:21am
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 35 m
- Australia New South Wales Sydney Prestons Dalmeny Reserve -33.9446, 150.870833°56’41” S 150°52’15” E
Day 17
Sea Day
November 30, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
So sunny and clear . A perfect sea day! Blue seas,
Traveler Lovely! Sail away!🛳️
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- Nov 29, 2019
- ☀️ 8 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
- Japan Tokyo Taito Asakusa Sensō Ji 35.714092, 139.79701235°42’51” N 139°47’49” E
Day 16
Tokyo
November 29, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
We dock in Tokyo at 1 pm so a sea morning sees us take advantage of the spa and pool and solarium for general relaxation and reading. We try the main dining room for lunch and no vegetarian options but the head waiter produces a delicious Singapore noodles. Very helpful! The Tokyo trio turns out to be fantastic with a bus ride to Tokyo a look at the Gonzaga crossing , a stop at the imperial palace for a photo ( bit of wasted time) but then a 2 hr free time at Asukasaki a market , restaurant, old town temple place. It is fabulously interesting. It’s freezing and we find a small cozy udon noodle restaurant filled with locals and we really enjoy our tempura and udon meal set. A wander to pick up some treats and we find an owl cafe and go on however we don’t have enough cash for the entry but we get a good look at baby owls on the counter and the whole place looks amazing. So happy with our Tokyo tour. We see the lights of Tokyo from the bus - a great night view. We get back in time for some free drinks 🍹!Read more
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Sea daze

Life on the high seas!

Travel goals

Kobe

Sea Day

Tokyo