GiapponeŌsaka-fuOsaka-shiYawatayaAji Gawa34°39’22” N 135°25’43” E
18 marzo, Giappone ⋅ 🌬 10 °C
Trip around Osaka, slight delay as only one gang plank functioning. Andrew eager to buy a Toyo toolbox ( made here) took a while to find the shop; Linda, Mike and Karen very supportive. Then off toLeggi altro
GiapponeKyoto PrefectureMukō ShiMorimotochō34°57’30” N 135°42’53” E 19 marzo, Giappone ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Quick day trip to Kyoto, caught the bullet train 15min! Group split Mike and Linda headed north , Andrew & Karen south east. Lots of sites / temples / shops +++
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Stunning indeed, felt as if we were waiting for bullet train, lovely buildings gardens and beautiful costumes. X
19 marzo, Giappone ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Mike and Linda’s high speed dash to the Pilgrims walk and the Silver Temple. Thankfully made it back to the ship on time…..it’s amazing how a glass of fizz can motivate you.
Philippine Sea 33°28’37” N 133°38’26” E
20 marzo, Philippine Sea ⋅ 🌬 8 °C
Too windy !!! 50kt winds , captain tried 4 times to dock…..as we know best to give up rather than end up in your trunks. So chill out day ( good for all of us )… getting into ‘cruise’ routineLeggi altro
East China Sea 29°8’17” N 129°50’12” E 21 marzo, East China Sea ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
29deg10’15 N ,129deg 15’16 E
Chugging along at 12 kts, Linda & Karen doing a few laps before lunch. Lovely sunny day for snoooooozing and reading.
GiapponeOkinawaTomariTomari Gyokō26°13’34” N 127°40’27” E 21 marzo, Giappone ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Early arrival , quick breakfast ready to roll. Caught taxi to the memorial garden, serene, sobering memorial to the 200,000 who died in the battle of Okinawa 1945. USA still have a large ‘Leggi altro
GiapponeKumamotoYatsushiro ShiShinminatomachiMitsu Shima32°31’39” N 130°32’12” E
24 marzo, Giappone ⋅ 🌩️ 17 °C
32deg31.60 N, 130deg32.17 E, docked at Yatsushiro about 1 hour away from Kumamoto town. Welcomed by an impressive electrical storm, at least we aren’t near any large metal objects 🛳️. ActuallyLeggi altro
Corea del SudJeju-doToryŏn-ni33°29’51” N 126°34’48” E
25 marzo, Corea del Sud ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Arrived at 0900, a little overcast, picked up by Mr Yang Gwang Bo our driver, speedy, jerky dash across the island, first stop UNESCO site volcanic crater, Seongsan Ilchulbong, climbed up to theLeggi altro
Viaggiatore What a full itinerary, quite a mixture. Best wishes to birthday boy!
GiapponeKagoshima-kenUsukiShin-kawa31°32’7” N 130°33’14” E 26 marzo, Giappone ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Back in Japan, have to pass through immigration again. Windy, dry looks like might brighten up this pm. Taxi to the Sengan-en gardens. Japanese lunch pork Katsu with rice, pickles and salad. WashedLeggi altro
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What oasis of calm and beauty are created, stunning. Blue sky , looks warmer.
Philippine Sea 34°14’42” N 138°27’43” E
27 marzo, Philippine Sea ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Lazy day at sea, Linda and Mike attended talk by the captain, Andrew and Karen kept with tradition and enjoyed the 3 course lunch with wine. Enjoyable final dinner, ever smiling waiter Garry and ourLeggi altro
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